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Rohlfs Family History

Rohlfs Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Rohlf.

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


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Where is the Rohlfs family from?

You can see how Rohlfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlfs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlfs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Rohlfs families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rohlfs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rohlfs families in 1880.
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What did your Rohlfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohlfs. 36% of Rohlfs men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rohlfs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohlfs were Manager and Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Nurse
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohlfs. 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 849 military records available for the last name Rohlfs. For the veterans among your Rohlfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlfs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rohlfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rohlfs in 1956 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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