Rohlf Family History

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Rohlf Name Meaning

German: from a reduced form of the personal name Rohloff, a variant of Rudolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rahlf, Rolf, Nohl, Nolf, Ahlf, Rolli, Rohn, Rohe, Rohloff, Rohm

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Rohlf Family Origin

Where is the Rohlf family from?

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You can see how Rohlf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlf families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Rohlf families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rohlf's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rohlf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rohlf Family Occupations

What did your Rohlf ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Rohlf occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Rohlf's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Carman were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rohlf. A less common occupation for the Rohlf family was Carpenter.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Blacksmith

    5%

  • Carman

    5%

  • Carpenter

    5%

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

Rohlf Historical Records

What Rohlf family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rohlf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Rohlf

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rohlf. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rohlf. For the veterans among your Rohlf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rohlf Life Expectancy

What is the average Rohlf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rohlf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rohlf in 1958 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohlf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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