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Rofferty Family History

Rofferty 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: Rafferty, Lafferty, Hoffert, Roffers, Cafferty, Raffety, Robert

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Where is the Rofferty family from?

You can see how Rofferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rofferty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rofferty families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofferty's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rofferty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofferty 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 Rofferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rofferty. 100% of Rofferty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rofferty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rofferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofferty 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Rofferty. 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 153 military records available for the last name Rofferty. For the veterans among your Rofferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofferty lifespan?

Average Rofferty life expectancy in 1984 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofferty 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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