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Rollen Family History

Rollen 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: Pollen, Hollen, Roller, Wollen, Rolen, Rollin, Rolle, Follen, Collen

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Where is the Rollen family from?

You can see how Rollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Rollen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rollen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rollen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollen 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 Rollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rollen. 100% of Rollen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rollen 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rollen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollen 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Rollen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rollen. For the veterans among your Rollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rollen in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollen 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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