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Rolack Family History

Rolack Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Romack, Polack, Roback, Black, Rock, Slack, Roach, Boback, Dolak

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Where is the Rolack family from?

You can see how Rolack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Rolack family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolack's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rolack families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rolack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolack. 50% of Rolack men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

What Rolack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Rolack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolack 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rolack. 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 87 military records available for the last name Rolack. For the veterans among your Rolack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rolack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rolack in 1963 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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