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Rolando Family History

Rolando Surname Meaning

Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Rolando of ancient Germanic origin (see Roland).

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


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Where is the Rolando family from?

You can see how Rolando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolando family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolando families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Rolando families living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rolando's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rolando families in 1891.
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What did your Rolando ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolando. 100% of Rolando women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rolando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolando 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rolando. 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 740 military records available for the last name Rolando. For the veterans among your Rolando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolando lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rolando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rolando in 1956 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolando 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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