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Rollis Family History

Rollis 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: Rallis, Lollis, Hollis, Rolli, Rollin, Rollie, Rollins, Ollis, Rolls

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Where is the Rollis family from?

You can see how Rollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rollis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rollis family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Rollis's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 5 other counties had the highest population of Rollis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollis 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 Rollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollis. 44% of Rollis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rollis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollis were Waiter and Waitress.

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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
    44%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Rollis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollis 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Rollis. 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 134 military records available for the last name Rollis. For the veterans among your Rollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rollis in 1953 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollis 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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