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Rollerson Name Meaning

English: variant of Rollison .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rollinson, Rollison, Rowlison, Rogerson, Holgerson, Tolleson

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Where is the Rollerson family from?

You can see how Rollerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Rollerson families living in Alabama. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rollerson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Rollerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollerson 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 Rollerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollerson. 50% of Rollerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rollerson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollerson were Painter and Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Porter
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rollerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollerson 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rollerson. 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 297 military records available for the last name Rollerson. For the veterans among your Rollerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollerson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rollerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rollerson in 1956 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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