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Roelofson Family History

Roelofson 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, Elofson, Roelofs, Roloson, Olofson, Wolfson, Rowlison

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Where is the Roelofson family from?

You can see how Roelofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelofson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roelofson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Roelofson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelofson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roelofson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Roelofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelofson 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Roelofson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Roelofson. For the veterans among your Roelofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelofson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Roelofson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roelofson in 1967 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelofson 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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