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Rollitt Family History

Rollitt Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

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


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Where is the Rollitt family from?

You can see how Rollitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rollitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Rollitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rollitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rollitt families in 1891.
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What did your Rollitt 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 Rollitt. 43% of Rollitt men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Rollitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollitt were Brass Moulder Heavy Worker and 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
    43%
  • Minder Cotton Spinning Mill
    29%
  • Brass Moulder Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rollitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollitt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rollitt. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rollitt. For the veterans among your Rollitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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