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Rolerson Family History

Rolerson 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: Rogerson, Rollerson, Roberson, Holgerson, Reierson, Robertson

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Where is the Rolerson family from?

You can see how Rolerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rolerson family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rolerson's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Rolerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolerson. 37% of Rolerson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rolerson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolerson were Salesman and Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Rolerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolerson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rolerson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Rolerson. For the veterans among your Rolerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolerson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rolerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rolerson in 1961 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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