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Roalf Family History

Roalf Surname Meaning

see Rolfe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Roalf family from?

You can see how Roalf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roalf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roalf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Roalf families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Roalf's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Roalf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roalf 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 Roalf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roalf. 100% of Roalf men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Roalf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roalf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Roalf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roalf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Roalf. 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 65 military records available for the last name Roalf. For the veterans among your Roalf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roalf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Roalf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roalf in 1967 was 79, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roalf 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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