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Rotola Family History

Rotola 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: Rotolo, Motola, Rota, Zottola, Kotila, Rotta, Rosol, Rogala, Gogola

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Where is the Rotola family from?

You can see how Rotola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotola families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rotola's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Rotola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotola 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 Rotola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotola. 36% of Rotola men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rotola women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotola were Tailor and Tailor.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Rotola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Rotola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotola 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rotola. 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 64 military records available for the last name Rotola. For the veterans among your Rotola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rotola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rotola in 1971 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotola 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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