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Rolph Name Meaning

English: of Norman origin a variant of Rolfe .

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


Similar surnames: Relph, Dolph, Rolfe, Roll, Roley, Roop, Roch, Rosch, Ralph, Rouch

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Where is the Rolph family from?

You can see how Rolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolph families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 104 Rolph families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rolph's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolph families in 1911.
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What did your Rolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rolph. 28% of Rolph men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rolph women worked as an Income. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Student
    12%
  • Harness Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Rolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolph 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rolph. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rolph. For the veterans among your Rolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolph lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rolph in 1953 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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