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Rolfast Family History

Rolfast 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: Wolgast, Rolfs, Rolfes, Last, Rolf, Rast, Rost, Rodas, Hoffart, Rosas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolfast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Rolfast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfast 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rolfast. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolfast. For the veterans among your Rolfast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfast lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Rolfast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rolfast in 1998 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

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