| ![Show Contents]() Rolan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RolanWhat does the name Rolan mean? The Rolan surname is derived from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Rothlain," a patronymic, meaning "descendant of Rothlan." 1 Early Origins of the Rolan familyThe surname Rolan was first found in County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Connacht, in Connacht. The chief of the Ó Rothlain sept or Clan held a family seat in the parish of Easkey, on the east side of the river Easkey in County Sligo. Early History of the Rolan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rolan research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1208, 1337, 1597 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Rolan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rolan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rowland, Rowlan, Rowlands, Rollan, Rollin, Rolan and many more. Early Notables of the Rolan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rolan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Rolan migration to the United States | + |
Rolan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Wm. Rolan, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
- Adam Rolan, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1896
- John Rolan, aged 21, who landed in America from Carlaw, in 1899
Rolan Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Bridget Rolan, aged 17, who immigrated to America, in 1902
- John Rolan, aged 34, who settled in America from Ireland, in 1908
- Sarah Rolan, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1920
- Elisa D. Rolan, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1921
- Felix Rolan, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
| Rolan migration to Canada | + |
Rolan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Miss. Catherine Rolan who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Venilia" departing 28th May 1847 from Limerick, Ireland; the ship arrived on 11th July 1847 but she died on board 2
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
- Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 94)
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