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Rolline Family History

Rolline 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: Rolling, Rollin, Rollie, Rollins, Bolling, Romine, Collin, Pollino

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Where is the Rolline family from?

You can see how Rolline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolline family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rolline families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Rolline family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolline's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rolline families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolline 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 Rolline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolline. 60% of Rolline men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

What Rolline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Rolline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolline 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rolline. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rolline. For the veterans among your Rolline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolline lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Rolline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rolline in 1987 was 81, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolline 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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