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Rolison Family History

Rolison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rollinson.

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


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Where is the Rolison family from?

You can see how Rolison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Rolison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rolison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rolison families in 1891.
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What did your Rolison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolison. 100% of Rolison men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Rolison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Rolison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rolison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolison 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Rolison. 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 942 military records available for the last name Rolison. For the veterans among your Rolison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolison lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rolison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rolison in 1945 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolison 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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