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Rollow Family History

Rollow 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: Rollo, Hollow, Callow, Ballow, Molloy, Bellow, Roll, Bollom, Kellow

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Where is the Rollow family from?

You can see how Rollow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rollow families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rollow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rollow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollow 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 Rollow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollow. 29% of Rollow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rollow women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollow were Owner Manager and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Owner Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rollow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollow 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rollow. 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 237 military records available for the last name Rollow. For the veterans among your Rollow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rollow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rollow in 1957 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollow 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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