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Rols Family History

Rols 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: Ross, Roos, Rolf, Ros, Roll, Roes, Roels, Rous, Dols, Roles

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Where is the Rols family from?

You can see how Rols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rols family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rols family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rols's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rols families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rols 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 329 census records available for the last name Rols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rols 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Rols. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rols. For the veterans among your Rols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rols lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Rols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rols in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rols 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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