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Rollesson Family History

Rollesson 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: Rollerson, Tolleson, Rollinson, Rollison, Tollefson, Rollyson

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Where is the Rollesson family from?

You can see how Rollesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollesson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rollesson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rollesson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollesson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rollesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollesson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rollesson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rollesson. For the veterans among your Rollesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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