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Roelfsema Family History

Roelfsema 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: Hoeksema, Boersema, Roelfs, Rosema, Roseman, Roessel, Rolfson

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Where is the Roelfsema family from?

You can see how Roelfsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelfsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roelfsema families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Roelfsema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roelfsema families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Roelfsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelfsema 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Roelfsema. 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 24 military records available for the last name Roelfsema. For the veterans among your Roelfsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelfsema lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roelfsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roelfsema in 1953 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelfsema 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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