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Rolant Family History

Rolant 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: Roland, Rolan, Rylant, Boland, Morant, Rowland, Roman, Plant, Solano

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Where is the Rolant family from?

You can see how Rolant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rolant families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rolant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rolant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rolant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolant 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rolant. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rolant. For the veterans among your Rolant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolant lifespan?

Average Rolant life expectancy in 1963 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolant 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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