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Rolfson Family History

Rolfson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Rolfsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rolfson family from?

You can see how Rolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolfson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolfson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rolfson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolfson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rolfson families in 1911.
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What did your Rolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rolfson. 100% of Rolfson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolfson 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Rolfson. 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 383 military records available for the last name Rolfson. For the veterans among your Rolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolfson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rolfson in 1951 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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