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Roldon Family History

Roldon 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: Rondon, Rolon, Roldan, Boldon, Gordon, Holton, Rolston, Colton

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Where is the Roldon family from?

You can see how Roldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roldon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roldon families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roldon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roldon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roldon 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 Roldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roldon. 100% of Roldon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Roldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Roldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roldon 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Roldon. 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 Roldon. For the veterans among your Roldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roldon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Roldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roldon in 1958 was 29, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roldon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roldon 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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