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Roelfson Family History

Roelfson 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: Rolfson, Wolfson, Rowlison, Rolison, Rollison, Roloson, Rollyson

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Where is the Roelfson family from?

You can see how Roelfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelfson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roelfson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Roelfson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelfson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roelfson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Roelfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelfson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roelfson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Roelfson. For the veterans among your Roelfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelfson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Roelfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roelfson in 1968 was 77, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelfson 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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