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Rollo Family History

Rollo Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): from a shortened form of the personal name Rollock the origin of which is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Rollo family from?

You can see how Rollo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollo families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Rollo families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rollo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rollo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollo 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 Rollo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Theatrical Artist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rollo. 34% of Rollo men worked as a Theatrical Artist and 79% of Rollo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollo were General Labourer and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Theatrical Artist
    34%
  • House Painter
    23%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

What Rollo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Rollo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollo 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Rollo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rollo. For the veterans among your Rollo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rollo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rollo in 1949 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollo 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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