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Rolff Family History

Rolff 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: Rolf, Wolff, Roff, Rolfs, Rolfe, Roloff, Wolf, Reiff, Hoff, Nolf

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Where is the Rolff family from?

You can see how Rolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rolff families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rolff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolff 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 Rolff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolff. 18% of Rolff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rolff women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolff were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rolff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolff 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Rolff. 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 580 military records available for the last name Rolff. For the veterans among your Rolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rolff in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolff 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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