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Rolles Family History

Rolles Surname Meaning

see Rolls.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rolles family from?

You can see how Rolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rolles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Rolles families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rolles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolles families in 1891.
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What did your Rolles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lighterman thames and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolles. 50% of Rolles men worked as a Lighterman thames and 89% of Rolles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolles were Collery Hewer and Home 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

  • Lighterman thames
    50%
  • Collery Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Home Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolles 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Rolles. 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 445 military records available for the last name Rolles. For the veterans among your Rolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rolles in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolles 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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