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Roluffs Family History

Roluffs 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, Roloff, Roufs, Rolf, Ruffo, Rufus, Oliff, Rosoff

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Where is the Roluffs family from?

You can see how Roluffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roluffs family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Roluffs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roluffs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roluffs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roluffs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Roluffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roluffs 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Roluffs. 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 12 military records available for the last name Roluffs. For the veterans among your Roluffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roluffs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roluffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roluffs in 1964 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roluffs 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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