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Rollingson Family History

Rollingson Surname Meaning

see Rollinson.

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


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Where is the Rollingson family from?

You can see how Rollingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollingson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollingson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rollingson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Rollingson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollingson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollingson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rollingson 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 Rollingson. 100% of Rollingson men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Rollingson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    6%

What Rollingson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollingson 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Rollingson. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rollingson. For the veterans among your Rollingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollingson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rollingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rollingson in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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