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Rooly Family History

Rooly 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: Dooly, Pooley, Rook, Roos, Pool, Root, Rolf, Goody, Hooley, Roy

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Where is the Rooly family from?

You can see how Rooly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooly family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Rooly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rooly families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooly's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rooly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rooly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rooly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rooly. For the veterans among your Rooly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooly lifespan?

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