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Roelofse Family History

Roelofse 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: Roelofs, Roelfs, Toulouse, Roels, Rohloff, Roelle, Roese, Oelfke

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Where is the Roelofse family from?

You can see how Roelofse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelofse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelofse family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelofse's in USA. California had the highest population of Roelofse families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Roelofse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelofse 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Roelofse. 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 20 military records available for the last name Roelofse. For the veterans among your Roelofse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelofse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelofse 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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