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Rollinson Family History

Rollinson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rollison.

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


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Where is the Rollinson family from?

You can see how Rollinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 674 Rollinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rollinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollinson 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 Rollinson 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 Rollinson. 12% of Rollinson men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Rollinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollinson were Incapacitated and Household 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
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Rollinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rollinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollinson 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 Rollinson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rollinson. For the veterans among your Rollinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollinson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rollinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rollinson in 1954 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollinson 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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