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Rolloff Family History

Rolloff 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: Dolloff, Rohloff, Roloff, Orloff, Kozloff, Rosoff, Rogoff, Rollo

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Where is the Rolloff family from?

You can see how Rolloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolloff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rolloff families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rolloff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rolloff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolloff 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 Rolloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolloff. 50% of Rolloff men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rolloff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolloff were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Rolloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Rolloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolloff 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rolloff. 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 175 military records available for the last name Rolloff. For the veterans among your Rolloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolloff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rolloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rolloff in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolloff 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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