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Rofes Family History

Rofes 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: Rodes, Rokes, Romes, Roes, Rones, Roles, Rolfes, Roses, Ross, Moses

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Where is the Rofes family from?

You can see how Rofes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rofes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Rofes family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofes's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Rofes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rofes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rofes. 100% of Rofes men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Rofes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofes 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rofes. 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 88 military records available for the last name Rofes. For the veterans among your Rofes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Rofes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rofes in 1980 was 81, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rofes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofes 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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