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Rofser Family History

Rofser 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: Roser, Roeser, Rosser, Rowser, Rouser, Rose, Rover, Roder, Noser

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Where is the Rofser family from?

You can see how Rofser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofser family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rofser families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofser's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rofser families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rofser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofser 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rofser. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rofser. For the veterans among your Rofser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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