Rolison Family History

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Rolison Name Meaning

English: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Rollo or Rolf.

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


Similar surnames: Rowlison, Rollison, Rolfson, Robison, Rollinson, Allison, Robson

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Rolison Family Origin

Where is the Rolison family from?

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    You can see how Rolison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolison families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Rolison families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rolison's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rolison families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rolison Family Occupations

    What did your Rolison ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rolison family was Carpenter. The most common Rolison occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Rolison's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Boiler Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rolison.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Boiler Maker

      3%

    • Carpenter

      3%

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

    Rolison Historical Records

    What Rolison family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rolison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolison 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 Rolison. 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 Rolison. For the veterans among your Rolison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rolison Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rolison lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rolison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rolison in 1945 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolison

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolison 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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