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Rollke Family History

Rollke 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: Roelke, Rolle, Rollie, Bolle, Molle, Roll, Nolle, Holle, Oelke, Rolla

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Where is the Rollke family from?

You can see how Rollke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rollke family living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rollke's in USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Rollke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rollke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollke 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rollke. 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 Rollke. For the veterans among your Rollke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollke lifespan?

Average Rollke life expectancy in 1972 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollke 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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