History of your Surname
Get access to Rolkosky family records.Start a free trial

Rolkosky Family History

Rolkosky 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: Polosky, Kolosky, Rokos, Klosky, Wolsky, Polansky, Polonsky, Dolinsky

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Rolkosky family from?

You can see how Rolkosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolkosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rolkosky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolkosky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rolkosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolkosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolkosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolkosky. 100% of Rolkosky men worked as a Fisherman. .

View Census Data for Rolkosky | Data not to scale

*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

  • Fisherman
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Rolkosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rolkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolkosky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Rolkosky

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Rolkosky. 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.

View all Rolkosky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Rolkosky. For the veterans among your Rolkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rolkosky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rolkosky family history

Discover More

What is the average Rolkosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rolkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rolkosky in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolkosky

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rolkosky family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Rolkosky last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial