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Rolnick Family History

Rolnick Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic); Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Rolnik.

Czech and Slovak Rolník: occupational name from Polish and Belorussian rolnik.

Czech and Slovak rolník ‘farmer, land worker, agricultural laborer’.

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


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Where is the Rolnick family from?

You can see how Rolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rolnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Rolnick families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rolnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rolnick families in 1920.
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What did your Rolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolnick. 100% of Rolnick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolnick 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Rolnick. 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 314 military records available for the last name Rolnick. For the veterans among your Rolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolnick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rolnick in 1948 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolnick 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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