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Roffler Family History

Roffler 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: Koffler, Loffler, Hoffler, Hoffner, Reffner, Loeffler, Offer, Roesler

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Where is the Roffler family from?

You can see how Roffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Roffler families living in Suffolk. This was about 88% of all the recorded Roffler's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Roffler families in 1891.
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What did your Roffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roffler. 50% of Roffler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roffler women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Roffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Roffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roffler 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Roffler. 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 121 military records available for the last name Roffler. For the veterans among your Roffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roffler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Roffler in 1965 was 62, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roffler 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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