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Roelfs Family History

Roelfs Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Roelof (see Rudolf). Compare Rohlfs.

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


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Where is the Roelfs family from?

You can see how Roelfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelfs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roelfs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Roelfs families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Roelfs's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roelfs families in 1880.
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What did your Roelfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roelfs. 65% of Roelfs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roelfs women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    35%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roelfs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roelfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelfs 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Roelfs. 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 93 military records available for the last name Roelfs. For the veterans among your Roelfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelfs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roelfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roelfs in 1966 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelfs 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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