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Roelofsen Family History

Roelofsen 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: Roelofs, Tollefsen, Rolfson, Elofson, Roloson, Olofson, Roelfs, Olsen

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Where is the Roelofsen family from?

You can see how Roelofsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelofsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roelofsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Roelofsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelofsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roelofsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelofsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roelofsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roelofsen. 50% of Roelofsen men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Roelofsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelofsen 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Roelofsen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Roelofsen. For the veterans among your Roelofsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelofsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roelofsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roelofsen in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

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