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Rollison Family History

Rollison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal names Rouland or Roulin; see Rowland Rolling.

Alternatively and perhaps more likely the name may be a post-medieval pronunciation of Rawlinson.

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


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Where is the Rollison family from?

You can see how Rollison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Rollison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rollison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollison families in 1891.
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What did your Rollison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rollison. 65% of Rollison 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    9%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rollison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollison 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Rollison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rollison. For the veterans among your Rollison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollison lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rollison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rollison in 1948 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollison 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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