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Roalefs Family History

Roalefs 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: Rosales, Robles, Roelofs, Rowles, Roles, Roades, Rolfs, Rohlfs

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Where is the Roalefs family from?

You can see how Roalefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roalefs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Roalefs families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Roalefs's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roalefs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Roalefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roalefs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roalefs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roalefs. For the veterans among your Roalefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roalefs lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Roalefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roalefs in 1985 was 88, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roalefs 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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