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Roolf Family History

Roolf 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: Rolf, Roof, Rohlf, Woolf, Wolf, Rook, Roos, Pool, Root, Wool

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Where is the Roolf family from?

You can see how Roolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roolf families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roolf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roolf 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 122 census records available for the last name Roolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roolf 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Roolf. 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 57 military records available for the last name Roolf. For the veterans among your Roolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roolf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Roolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roolf in 1975 was 71, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roolf 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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