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Rolfes Family History

Rolfes Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Rolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rolfes family from?

You can see how Rolfes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolfes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Rolfes families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rolfes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolfes families in 1911.
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What did your Rolfes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolfes. 18% of Rolfes men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Rolfes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolfes were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rolfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfes 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Rolfes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolfes. For the veterans among your Rolfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rolfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rolfes in 1951 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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