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Rollan Family History

Rollan 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: Pollan, Wollan, Rolla, Rollman, Rollin, Roldan, Rolan, Hollan

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Where is the Rollan family from?

You can see how Rollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rollan families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rollan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rollan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollan. 56% of Rollan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rollan women worked as a House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Rollan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollan 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Rollan. 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 154 military records available for the last name Rollan. For the veterans among your Rollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rollan in 1965 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollan 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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