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Rohlfer Family History

Rohlfer 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: Ohler, Wolfer, Rohner, Pohler, Rosler, Roblyer, Kohler, Roller

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Where is the Rohlfer family from?

You can see how Rohlfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rohlfer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohlfer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rohlfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohlfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohlfer. 100% of Rohlfer women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rohlfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlfer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rohlfer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rohlfer. For the veterans among your Rohlfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rohlfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rohlfer in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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