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Rofa Family History

Rofa 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: Rosa, Rota, Roda, Roza, Roma, Roca, Roff, Roa, Rong, Ross

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Where is the Rofa family from?

You can see how Rofa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rofa families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rofa family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rofa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofa 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 98 census records available for the last name Rofa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofa 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rofa. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rofa. For the veterans among your Rofa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofa lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Rofa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rofa in 1995 was 78, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofa 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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