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Roefs Family History

Roefs Name 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: Hoefs, Roers, Roes, Roels, Roets, Rolfs, Roelfs, Roufs, Ross, Reis

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Where is the Roefs family from?

You can see how Roefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roefs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roefs families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roefs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roefs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roefs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roefs ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Roefs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Roefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roefs 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Roefs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Roefs. For the veterans among your Roefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roefs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Roefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roefs in 1957 was 55, and 65 in 2001.

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