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Rolfhus Family History

Rolfhus 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: Rolfs, Rolfes, Holthus, Loftus, Rolf, Melhus, Rufus, Reishus, Rolfson

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What did your Rolfhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolfhus. 100% of Rolfhus men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rolfhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfhus 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 Rolfhus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rolfhus. For the veterans among your Rolfhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfhus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Rolfhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rolfhus in 1965 was 88, and 93 in 1997.

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