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Rollings Family History

Rollings Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rollins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rollings family from?

You can see how Rollings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Rollings families living in Worcestershire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Rollings's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rollings families in 1891.
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What did your Rollings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rollings. 12% of Rollings men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Rollings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollings were Carpet Weaver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Carpet Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Rollings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Rollings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollings 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rollings. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rollings. For the veterans among your Rollings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollings lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rollings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rollings in 1949 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollings 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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