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Rolffsen Family History

Rolffsen 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, Olsen, Offen, Rosen, Roffman, Tollefsen, Ellefsen, Coffeen

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Where is the Rolffsen family from?

You can see how Rolffsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolffsen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rolffsen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolffsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rolffsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rolffsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolffsen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rolffsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rolffsen. For the veterans among your Rolffsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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