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Rolander Family History

Rolander 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: Bolander, Kolander, Rylander, Molander, Olander, Rosander, Lander

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Where is the Rolander family from?

You can see how Rolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rolander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolander 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 Rolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolander. 22% of Rolander men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rolander women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolander were Dentist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Dentist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Rolander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolander 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Rolander. 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 125 military records available for the last name Rolander. For the veterans among your Rolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rolander in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolander 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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