Rolli Family History

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Rolli Name Meaning

Italian: possibly a patronymic form of the personal name Rollo (see Rolla). Swiss German: variant of Roll 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Roll, Rolla, Rolle, Rulli, Lolli, Rollo, Kroll, Rohlf, Colle, Poli

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Rolli Family Origin

Where is the Rolli family from?

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You can see how Rolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolli families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rolli families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rolli's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rolli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rolli Family Occupations

What did your Rolli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, President Rall Bros Dat and Nil (private Means) were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rolli. 50% of Rolli men worked as a President Rall Bros Dat and 34% of Rolli women worked as a Nil (private Means). Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolli were Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • President Rall Bros Dat
    50%
  • Student
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Nil (private Means)
    34%
  • Nil (private Means) Merchant Bankess
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rolli Historical Records

What Rolli family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 667 immigration records available for the last name Rolli. 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 Card

There are 579 military records available for the last name Rolli. For the veterans among your Rolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rolli Life Expectancy

What is the average Rolli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rolli in 1946 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolli 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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