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Roler Family History

Roler 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: Rover, Roder, Roker, Roser, Soler, Roger, Romer, Roper, Royer, Rosler

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Where is the Roler family from?

You can see how Roler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Roler families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Roler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Roler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roler 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 Roler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roler. 54% of Roler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roler women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roler 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Roler. 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 581 military records available for the last name Roler. For the veterans among your Roler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roler in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roler 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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