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Origins of the Rollason surname

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About the Rollasons

We have a total number of 11066 records for people with the last name Rollason.

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Where do most Rollasons live?

In 1921, most Rollasons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Rollasons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,300 records for the Rollason surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Rollasons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rollason first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Rollasons

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

Common Female occupations for Rollasons in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Silk Weaver

34

Ribbon Weaver

22

Domestic Servant

21

Dress Maker

19

Common Male occupations for Rollasons in 1921
Coal Miner

53

Bricklayer

41

Stone Mason

34

Ribbon Weaver

25

Silk Weaver

24

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