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Rohloff Family History

Rohloff Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodulf composed of the elements hrōd ‘fame renown’ + (w)ulf ‘wolf’ for example Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Rohloff family from?

You can see how Rohloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohloff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rohloff families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rohloff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rohloff families in 1891.
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What did your Rohloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohloff. 27% of Rohloff men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Rohloff women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohloff were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohloff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rohloff. For the veterans among your Rohloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohloff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rohloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rohloff in 1957 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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