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Roleff Family History

Roleff 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: Roloff, Rolf, Reff, Oliff, Rosoff, Rogoff, Rolek, Rohloff, Rolen

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Where is the Roleff family from?

You can see how Roleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roleff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Roleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Roleff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Roleff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roleff 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 179 census records available for the last name Roleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roleff 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Roleff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Roleff. For the veterans among your Roleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roleff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Roleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Roleff in 1969 was 93, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roleff 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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