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Rolandson Family History

Rolandson 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: Erlandson, Rolando, Ranson, Rondon, Gladson, Omundson, Roland, Landon

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Where is the Rolandson family from?

You can see how Rolandson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolandson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolandson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rolandson families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rolandson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rolandson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolandson 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 Rolandson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolandson. 46% of Rolandson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Rolandson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolandson 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Rolandson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rolandson. For the veterans among your Rolandson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolandson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rolandson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rolandson in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolandson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolandson 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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