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Roofner Family History

Roofner 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: Hoffner, Rohner, Reffner, Roegner, Rosner, Rossner, Dooner, Offner

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Where is the Roofner family from?

You can see how Roofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roofner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roofner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Roofner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roofner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roofner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roofner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roofner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roofner. 100% of Roofner 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Roofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roofner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Roofner. 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 98 military records available for the last name Roofner. For the veterans among your Roofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roofner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Roofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roofner in 1947 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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