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Rolffs Family History

Rolffs 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: Rolfs, Rolfes, Rolf, Roelofs, Roffe, Wolff, Roff, Roles, Rolls

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Where is the Rolffs family from?

You can see how Rolffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolffs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolffs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rolffs family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolffs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rolffs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rolffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolffs 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rolffs. 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 131 military records available for the last name Rolffs. For the veterans among your Rolffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolffs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Rolffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rolffs in 1977 was 73, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolffs 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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