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Rolett Family History

Rolett 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: Rowett, Rosett, Rowlett, Robert, Coslett, Flett, Lovett, Follett

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Where is the Rolett family from?

You can see how Rolett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rolett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rolett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rolett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rolett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rolett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rolett. For the veterans among your Rolett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rolett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rolett in 1970 was 76, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolett 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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