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Rolloson Family History

Rolloson 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: Rollison, Roloson, Rollyson, Colloton, Rolfson, Tolleson, Mollison

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Where is the Rolloson family from?

You can see how Rolloson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolloson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolloson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Rolloson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolloson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolloson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolloson 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 Rolloson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolloson. 100% of Rolloson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Rolloson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolloson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rolloson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rolloson. For the veterans among your Rolloson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolloson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolloson

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