Ralph Roelofs (1886–1964)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1886
    Died
    1964

    When was Ralph Roelofs born? 1886.

    When did Ralph Roelofs die? 1964.

    Life story

    Ralph Roelofs (1886–1964) was born in 1886, and died in 1964, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Ralph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ralph's life.

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    The world Ralph lived through

    1. 1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1914 · age 28 — World War I began

    4. 1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    5. 1937 · age 51 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    6. 1945 · age 59 — World War II ended

    7. 1954 · age 68 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    8. 1962 · age 76 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    Questions about Ralph Roelofs

    When was Ralph Roelofs born?

    Ralph Roelofs was born in 1886.

    When did Ralph Roelofs die?

    Ralph Roelofs died in 1964.

    How old was Ralph Roelofs at the time of death?

    Ralph Roelofs was about 78 years old.

    Where is Ralph Roelofs buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ralph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ralph Roelofs was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ralph was born.

    Who was president when Ralph Roelofs died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Ralph died.

    What generation was Ralph Roelofs part of?

    Born in 1886, Ralph Roelofs was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Ralph Roelofs was born?

    In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.

    What major events happened during Ralph Roelofs's lifetime?

    During Ralph's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 41); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 55); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 68); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 78).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ralph Roelofs?

    Federal censuses taken during Ralph's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1886

    2. Death

      1964

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ralph Roelofs (1886–1964)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ralph-roelofs-1886-1964-4ed1d482/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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