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Rola Family History

Rola Surname Meaning

Portuguese: nickname from rola ‘turtledove’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Rola in Braga district.

Polish: nickname or occupational name from rola ‘arable land plowland’.

Indian (Gujarat): name of unexplained etymology borne by members of the Prajapati (artisan) caste.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rola family from?

You can see how Rola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rola family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rola family living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rola's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Rola families in 1891.
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What did your Rola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rola. 54% of Rola men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rola women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rola were Booster and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Booster
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rola census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 772 immigration records available for the last name Rola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 574 military records available for the last name Rola. For the veterans among your Rola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rola in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

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