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Roeloffs Family History

Roeloffs 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: Roelofs, Rohloff, Roloff, Roelfs, Orloff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Rosoff

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Where is the Roeloffs family from?

You can see how Roeloffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeloffs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roeloffs family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roeloffs's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Roeloffs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeloffs 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 Roeloffs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roeloffs. 100% of Roeloffs men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Roeloffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeloffs 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Roeloffs. 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 22 military records available for the last name Roeloffs. For the veterans among your Roeloffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeloffs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roeloffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roeloffs in 1964 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

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