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Rolfsmeier Family History

Rolfsmeier 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: Kordsmeier, Wolfmeyer, Hoffmeier, Holtmeier, Reitmeier, Domeier

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What did your Rolfsmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Rolfsmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfsmeier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rolfsmeier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rolfsmeier. For the veterans among your Rolfsmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfsmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rolfsmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rolfsmeier in 1966 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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