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Rofs Family History

Rofs 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: Ross, Roos, Ros, Roes, Rous, Roff, Roys, Rolfs, Rohs, Roufs

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You can see how Rofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Rofs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Rofs families living in Kentucky. This was about 12% of all the recorded Rofs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rofs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofs 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Rofs. 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 201 military records available for the last name Rofs. For the veterans among your Rofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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