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Rollier Family History

Rollier 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: Hollier, Roller, Collier, Rollie, Roulier, Bollier, Toller, Koller

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Where is the Rollier family from?

You can see how Rollier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rollier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rollier families living in Isle of Man. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rollier's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Rollier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rollier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rollier. 100% of Rollier 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollier 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Rollier. 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 99 military records available for the last name Rollier. For the veterans among your Rollier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rollier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rollier in 1966 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollier 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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