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Rolof Family History

Rolof 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: Rolf, Roof, Rolon, Roloff, Wolf, Rook, Roos, Root, Nolf, Roll

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Where is the Rolof family from?

You can see how Rolof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rolof family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolof's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rolof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolof. 42% of Rolof men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Rolof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolof 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Rolof. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rolof. For the veterans among your Rolof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rolof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rolof in 1966 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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