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Rohlffs Family History

Rohlffs 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: Rohlfs, Rohloff, Roelofs, Rohlf, Rolfs, Rolfes, Roelfs, Rolf, Rosoff

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Where is the Rohlffs family from?

You can see how Rohlffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlffs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlffs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rohlffs families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rohlffs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rohlffs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Rohlffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlffs 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Rohlffs. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rohlffs. For the veterans among your Rohlffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlffs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rohlffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rohlffs in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlffs 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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