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Rolfson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Rolfsen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rolison, Rolston, Rowlison, Okeson, Wolfson, Elofson, Tolson, Olafson

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Where is the Rolfson family from?

You can see how Rolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolfson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rolfson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolfson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rolfson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolfson. 29% of Rolfson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rolfson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolfson were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 394 immigration records available for the last name Rolfson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Rolfson. For the veterans among your Rolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rolfson in 1951 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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