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Rolain Family History

Rolain 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: Rolin, Rollin, Rolan, Romain, Roman, Blain, Olan, Polin, Roan, Molin

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Where is the Rolain family from?

You can see how Rolain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rolain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rolain family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolain's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rolain families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolain 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 Rolain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolain. 60% of Rolain men worked as a Farming and 100% of Rolain women worked as a 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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rolain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Rolain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rolain. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rolain. For the veterans among your Rolain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rolain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rolain in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolain 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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