Origins of the Rolland surname

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    In 1921, most Rollands lived in london

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    1,900 Rolland Travel & migration records
    3,000 Rollands found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Rolland

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    Common jobs for Rollands

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Rollands in 1921

    Dressmaker

    20

    Laundress

    16

    Annuitant

    13

    Living On Own Means

    13

    General Servant

    11

    Common male occupations for Rollands in 1921

    Weaver

    18

    Coal Miner

    17

    Farm Servant

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Blacksmith

    13

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