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Rolape Family History

Rolape 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: Volpe, Roland, Slape, Lape, Roope, Rape, Rolan, Roane, Rolle, Rollie

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Where is the Rolape family from?

You can see how Rolape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolape family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rolape family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rolape's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rolape families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolape 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 39 census records available for the last name Rolape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolape 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rolape. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rolape. For the veterans among your Rolape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolape lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Rolape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rolape in 1965 was 40, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolape 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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