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Origins of the Roalf surname

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About the Roalfs

We have a total number of 276 records for people with the last name Roalf.

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Where do most Roalfs live?

In 1921, most Roalfs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Roalfs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 266 records for the Roalf surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Roalfs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Roalfs.

What are the most common Roalf first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Roalfs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Roalfs in 1921
Laundress

4

Tailoress

2

Agricultural Labourer Wife

1

Artificial Flower Maker

1

Assistant Stationer Shop

1

Common Male occupations for Roalfs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

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2

Agricultural Laborer

2

Horse Man On Farm

2

Waggoner On Farm

2

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