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Rolla Family History

Rolla Surname Meaning

Italian (Liguria): perhaps from the feminine form of an unattested male personal name Rollo of ancient Germanic origin.

Germanized form of Sorbian Rola (see Rolle).

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


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Where is the Rolla family from?

You can see how Rolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rolla families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rolla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolla families in 1891.
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What did your Rolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolla. 100% of Rolla 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolla 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rolla. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rolla. For the veterans among your Rolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolla lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rolla in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolla 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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