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Rofstad Family History

Rofstad 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: Hofstad, Rogstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Kolstad, Onstad, Molstad, Morstad

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Where is the Rofstad family from?

You can see how Rofstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rofstad family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rofstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rofstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rofstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofstad 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rofstad. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rofstad. For the veterans among your Rofstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofstad lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Rofstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rofstad in 1975 was 35, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofstad 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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