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Rolfsen Family History

Rolfsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Rolf from Old Norse Hrólfr.

It is a compound of hrótholfr ‘fame honor’ + ulfr ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Rolfsen family from?

You can see how Rolfsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolfsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rolfsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolfsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolfsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfsen 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 Rolfsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolfsen. 38% of Rolfsen men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Rolfsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolfsen were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Finisher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Rolfsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Rolfsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfsen 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 Rolfsen. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rolfsen. For the veterans among your Rolfsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rolfsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rolfsen in 1966 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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