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Roalfe Family History

Roalfe Surname Meaning

see Rolfe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roalfe family from?

You can see how Roalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roalfe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roalfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Roalfe families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Roalfe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Roalfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roalfe 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 Roalfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roalfe. 80% of Roalfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Roalfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roalfe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Roalfe. 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 35 military records available for the last name Roalfe. For the veterans among your Roalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roalfe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Roalfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roalfe in 1974 was 69, and 91 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roalfe 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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