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Roufs Name Meaning

German: variant of Rolfs .

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


Similar surnames: Rufe, Rous, Rohs, Houff, Roff, Rocks, Ruff, Roelfs, Roers, Rouch

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Where is the Roufs family from?

You can see how Roufs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roufs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Roufs families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Roufs's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roufs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roufs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roufs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roufs. 50% of Roufs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roufs women worked as a Presser. .

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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%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Roufs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roufs 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Roufs. 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 176 military records available for the last name Roufs. For the veterans among your Roufs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roufs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Roufs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roufs in 1954 was 25, and 64 in 2004.

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