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Rohfeld Family History

Rohfeld 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: Rehfeld, Rothfeld, Hosfeld, Kronfeld, Rehfeldt, Rumfelt, Rogel

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Where is the Rohfeld family from?

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

What did your Rohfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rohfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rohfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohfeld 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rohfeld. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rohfeld. For the veterans among your Rohfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohfeld lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rohfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rohfeld in 1961 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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