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Rofsiter Family History

Rofsiter 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: Rossiter, Roster, Rossier, Royster, Rosier, Oster, Forster, Koster

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Where is the Rofsiter family from?

You can see how Rofsiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rofsiter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rofsiter families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rofsiter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rofsiter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rofsiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rofsiter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rofsiter. 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 military records available for the last name Rofsiter. For the veterans among your Rofsiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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