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Roforth Family History

Roforth 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: Goforth, Forth, Howorth, Rooth, Roth, North, Root, Booth, Fort

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Roforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roforth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roforth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roforth. For the veterans among your Roforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roforth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Roforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roforth in 1977 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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