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Roif Family History

Roif 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: Rolf, Roof, Roig, Reif, Roff, Rong, Ross, Reis, Wolf, Rose

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Where is the Roif family from?

You can see how Roif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roif family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roif's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roif 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 25 census records available for the last name Roif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roif 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Roif. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roif. For the veterans among your Roif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roif lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Roif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roif in 1968 was 69, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roif 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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