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Rolfs Family History

Rolfs Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Rolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rolfs family from?

You can see how Rolfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolfs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Rolfs families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rolfs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolfs families in 1891.
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What did your Rolfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolfs. 100% of Rolfs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rolfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rolfs. 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 993 military records available for the last name Rolfs. For the veterans among your Rolfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfs lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rolfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rolfs in 1951 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolfs 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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