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Roffel Family History

Roffel 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: Riffel, Raffel, Koffel, Roffe, Coffel, Offen, Rogel, Coffey, Roedel

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Where is the Roffel family from?

You can see how Roffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Roffel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Roffel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roffel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Roffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roffel 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Roffel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Roffel. For the veterans among your Roffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roffel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Roffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roffel in 1968 was 49, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roffel 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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