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Rolefson Family History

Rolefson 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: Rolfson, Rosenson, Wolfson, Oleson, Rogerson, Rolison, Rollerson

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Where is the Rolefson family from?

You can see how Rolefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolefson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolefson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rolefson families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rolefson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rolefson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolefson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolefson. 78% of Rolefson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rolefson women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Rolefson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Rolefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolefson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rolefson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rolefson. For the veterans among your Rolefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolefson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rolefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rolefson in 1968 was 73, and 88 in 2001.

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