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Rolfo Family History

Rolfo 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: Rolf, Rollo, Rolfs, Rolfe, Wolf, Romeo, Ruffo, Nolf, Roll, Ronco

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Where is the Rolfo family from?

You can see how Rolfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rolfo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rolfo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rolfo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfo 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 Rolfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolfo. 100% of Rolfo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rolfo women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rolfo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Rolfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfo 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rolfo. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rolfo. For the veterans among your Rolfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rolfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rolfo in 1964 was 80, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolfo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolfo 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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