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Rollett Family History

Rollett Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

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


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Where is the Rollett family from?

You can see how Rollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Rollett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rollett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollett 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 Rollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railwayman Goods Dept department and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rollett. 34% of Rollett men worked as a Railwayman Goods Dept department and 92% of Rollett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollett were Motor Engineer and Pensioner Old Age.

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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

  • Railwayman Goods Dept department
    34%
  • Postman
    34%
  • Motor Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Pensioner Old Age
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollett 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Rollett. 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 315 military records available for the last name Rollett. For the veterans among your Rollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rollett in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollett 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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