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Rolin Name Meaning

Of uncertain origin. Rolin is a French surname, from a pet form of a Germanic personal name containing the element hrod ‘renown’. However, there is no evidence to support a French origin, and a different source should be sought.

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


Similar surnames: Rovin, Olin, Rosin, Jolin, Nolin, Robin, Polin, Tolin, Molin, Colin

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Rolin Family Origin

Where is the Rolin family from?

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    You can see how Rolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rolin families living in Tennessee. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rolin's in the USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rolin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rolin Family Occupations

    What did your Rolin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Rolin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Rolin's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rolin. A less common occupation for the Rolin family was Works On Farm.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Works On Farm

      7%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rolin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Rolin Historical Records

    What Rolin family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rolin. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolin. For the veterans among your Rolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rolin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rolin lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rolin in 1960 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolin 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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