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Rolas Family History

Rolas 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: Rodas, Rosas, Bolas, Rozas, Rojas, Colas, Rolan, Romas, Roles, Roxas

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Where is the Rolas family from?

You can see how Rolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rolas families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rolas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Rolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolas 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rolas. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rolas. For the veterans among your Rolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Rolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rolas in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolas 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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