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Rolfers Family History

Rolfers 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: Roffers, Rolfes, Wolfer, Roller, Elfers, Roers, Rolleri, Wolfert

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Where is the Rolfers family from?

You can see how Rolfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rolfers families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rolfers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rolfers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Rolfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfers 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rolfers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rolfers. For the veterans among your Rolfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Rolfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rolfers in 1973 was 89, and 52 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolfers 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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