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Roefler Family History

Roefler 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: Roesler, Hoefler, Roemer, Loeffler, Roegner, Doerfler, Roeder

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Where is the Roefler family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Roefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roefler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roefler. 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 Roefler. For the veterans among your Roefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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