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Rofel Family History

Rofel 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: Rogel, Robel, Rosel, Romel, Borel, Rose, Rode, Tafel, Rover, Nobel

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Where is the Rofel family from?

You can see how Rofel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rofel families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Rofel families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofel's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Rofel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Rofel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rofel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rofel. For the veterans among your Rofel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Rofel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rofel in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofel 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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