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Rolark Family History

Rolark Name 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: Roark, Clark, Solar, Dolak, Polak, Lark, Ozark, Roland, Bolar, Kolar

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Where is the Rolark family from?

You can see how Rolark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rolark families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Rolark families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rolark's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rolark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolark. 100% of Rolark women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rolark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolark 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 Rolark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Rolark. For the veterans among your Rolark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolark lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rolark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rolark in 1971 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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