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Rolin Family History

Rolin Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Rowling.

French: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element hrōd ‘renown’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rolin family from?

You can see how Rolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rolin families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rolin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolin families in 1891.
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What did your Rolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolin. 72% of Rolin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolin 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Rolin. 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 668 military records available for the last name Rolin. For the veterans among your Rolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rolin in 1960 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolin 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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