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Rollish Family History

Rollish 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, Rallis, Lollis, Mellish, Hollis, Rolli, Rollin, Polish

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Where is the Rollish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollish 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 Rollish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rollish. 50% of Rollish men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rollish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollish 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 immigration records available for the last name Rollish. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rollish. For the veterans among your Rollish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Rollish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rollish in 1959 was 59, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollish 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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