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Roftus Family History

Roftus 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: Loftus, Rufus, Lofthus, Rous, Roets, Rogus, Hofius, Rozmus, Roths

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Where is the Roftus family from?

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Roftus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roftus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Roftus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roftus. For the veterans among your Roftus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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