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Rofelson Family History

Rofelson 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: Rosenson, Fogelson, Rogerson, Robeson, Powelson, Roberson, Joelson

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Where is the Rofelson family from?

You can see how Rofelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rofelson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rofelson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rofelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rofelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofelson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rofelson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rofelson. For the veterans among your Rofelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofelson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Rofelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rofelson in 1975 was 72, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rofelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofelson 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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