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Roffman Family History

Roffman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roffmann: from the personal name Roff + man ‘man’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated variant of Roffe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roffman family from?

You can see how Roffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Roffman families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Roffman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roffman families in 1891.
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What did your Roffman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roffman 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Roffman. 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 357 military records available for the last name Roffman. For the veterans among your Roffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roffman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roffman in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roffman 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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