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Rollain Family History

Rollain 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: Rollin, Rolling, Collin, Follin, Rolin, Pollan, Wollan, Rolla, Bollin

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Where is the Rollain family from?

You can see how Rollain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rollain family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rollain's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rollain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Rollain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollain 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rollain. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rollain. For the veterans among your Rollain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollain lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Rollain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rollain in 1956 was 51, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollain 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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