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Rofe Family History

Rofe Surname Meaning

see Rolfe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rofe family from?

You can see how Rofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rofe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Rofe families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rofe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rofe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofe 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 Rofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rofe. 50% of Rofe men worked as a Nursery Gardener and 88% of Rofe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rofe were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Nursery Gardener
    50%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Rofe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rofe. 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 730 military records available for the last name Rofe. For the veterans among your Rofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rofe in 1959 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rofe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofe 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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