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Rollberg Family History

Rollberg 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: Holberg, Kolberg, Roberg, Solberg, Kullberg, Hellberg, Goldberg

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Where is the Rollberg family from?

You can see how Rollberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rollberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Rollberg family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rollberg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rollberg families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollberg 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 Rollberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rollberg. 60% of Rollberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Rollberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Rollberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollberg 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rollberg. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rollberg. For the veterans among your Rollberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rollberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rollberg in 1966 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollberg 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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