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Rolfer Family History

Rolfer 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: Wolfer, Roller, Colfer, Rolfes, Rolfe, Holder, Rover, Toller, Rolf

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Where is the Rolfer family from?

You can see how Rolfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Rolfer families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rolfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rolfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfer 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 Rolfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolfer. 50% of Rolfer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Rolfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Rolfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rolfer. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rolfer. For the veterans among your Rolfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Rolfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rolfer in 1950 was 58, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolfer 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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