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Rohlfsen Family History

Rohlfsen 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: Rolfson, Ohlsen, Rohlfs, Olsen, Bohlen, Rosen, Ohlson, Tollefsen

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Where is the Rohlfsen family from?

You can see how Rohlfsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlfsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlfsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rohlfsen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rohlfsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rohlfsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlfsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rohlfsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohlfsen. 72% of Rohlfsen men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Operator
    29%

What Rohlfsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Rohlfsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlfsen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Rohlfsen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rohlfsen. For the veterans among your Rohlfsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlfsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rohlfsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rohlfsen in 1966 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohlfsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlfsen 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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