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Rollf Family History

Rollf 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, Roll, Rolla, Rollo, Rolli, Rohlf, Rolle, Rolls, Wolf, Toll

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Where is the Rollf family from?

You can see how Rollf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rollf families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rollf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rollf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollf 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 Rollf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rollf. 50% of Rollf 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

What Rollf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Rollf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollf 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rollf. 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 352 military records available for the last name Rollf. For the veterans among your Rollf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rollf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rollf in 1962 was 69, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollf 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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