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Rolstone Family History

Rolstone Surname Meaning

see Rolleston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rolstone family from?

You can see how Rolstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rolstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Rolstone families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rolstone's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rolstone families in 1891.
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What did your Rolstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolstone. 100% of Rolstone men worked as a Master Baker and 100% of Rolstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Master Baker
    100%

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 Rolstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolstone 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rolstone. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rolstone. For the veterans among your Rolstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolstone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rolstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rolstone in 1963 was 68, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolstone 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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