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Rofey Family History

Rofey 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: Robey, Roley, Romey, Roney, Rose, Rode, Rey, Rover, Rodes, Roder

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Where is the Rofey family from?

You can see how Rofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rofey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Rofey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rofey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofey 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 Rofey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rofey. 100% of Rofey men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rofey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Rofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rofey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rofey. For the veterans among your Rofey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Rofey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rofey in 1978 was 89, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rofey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofey 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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