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Rofshus Family History

Rofshus 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: Reishus, Lofthus, Ross, Joshua, Loftus, Rasmus, Rosh, Rufus, Rosas

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Where is the Rofshus family from?

You can see how Rofshus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofshus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rofshus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rofshus families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rofshus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rofshus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Rofshus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofshus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rofshus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rofshus. For the veterans among your Rofshus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rofshus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Rofshus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rofshus in 1965 was 69, and 67 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rofshus 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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