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Roenfelt Family History

Roenfelt 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: Rosenfeld, Shoenfelt, Rozenfeld, Rosenfeldt, Rumfelt, Kornfeld

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roenfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Roenfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenfelt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Roenfelt. 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 Roenfelt. For the veterans among your Roenfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenfelt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Roenfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roenfelt in 1987 was 88, and 92 in 1997.

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