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Roefer Family History

Roefer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roemer, Roeder, Roeber, Roeger, Roeser, Hoefer, Roever, Reefer

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Where is the Roefer family from?

You can see how Roefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roefer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roefer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Roefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roefer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Roefer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Roefer. For the veterans among your Roefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Roefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roefer in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roefer 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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