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Rollet Family History

Rollet Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

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


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Where is the Rollet family from?

You can see how Rollet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rollet families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rollet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollet 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 Rollet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rollet. 60% of Rollet 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Stengrapher
    20%
  • Dressmaker (nartrally Retired)
    20%

What Rollet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollet 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Rollet. 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 275 military records available for the last name Rollet. For the veterans among your Rollet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rollet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rollet in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollet 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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