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Rofelty Family History

Rofelty 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: Felty, Royalty, Lovely, Rowett, Robert, Rumfelt, Rogel, Rosell

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Where is the Rofelty family from?

You can see how Rofelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofelty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rofelty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rofelty families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofelty's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rofelty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofelty 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 135 census records available for the last name Rofelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofelty 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rofelty. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rofelty. For the veterans among your Rofelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofelty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rofelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rofelty in 1967 was 93, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofelty 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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