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Rolfert Family History

Rolfert 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: Wolfert, Robert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Holbert, Wolpert, Roller, Tolbert

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Where is the Rolfert family from?

You can see how Rolfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rolfert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolfert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rolfert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rolfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolfert. 100% of Rolfert men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Rolfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rolfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rolfert. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rolfert. For the veterans among your Rolfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rolfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rolfert in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolfert 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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