Bardolph Family History

Bardolph Surname Meaning

From the Old French and Middle English personal name Bardolf Bardo(u)l (Continental Germanic Bartholf).

It is derived from the elements *bard- meaning ‘(battle)axe’ + *wulf- meaning ‘wolf’.

The name reflects a combination of strength and ferocity, typical of warrior culture.

In historical contexts, names like Bardolf were often associated with nobility or combatants.

Such names contribute to our understanding of cultural and linguistic evolutions in Europe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Randolph, Adolph, Buttolph, Bardsley, Bardon, Biddulph, Bartosh, Bardo, Bartoli, Bartol

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188	Military Records
115	Immigration Records
489	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Bardolph family from?

You can see how Bardolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardolph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bardolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bardolph families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bardolph's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bardolph families in 1911.

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What did your Bardolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bardolph.

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Farmer

60%

Salesman

40%

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Census Record

There are 489 census records available for the last name Bardolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardolph census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Bardolph. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 188 military records available for the last name Bardolph. For the veterans among your Bardolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardolph lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Bardolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bardolph in 1974 was 83, and 75 in 1998.

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Bardolph Surname Meaning

From the Old French and Middle English personal name Bardolf Bardo(u)l (Continental Germanic Bartholf).

It is derived from the elements *bard- meaning ‘(battle)axe’ + *wulf- meaning ‘wolf’.

The name reflects a combination of strength and ferocity, typical of warrior culture.

In historical contexts, names like Bardolf were often associated with nobility or combatants.

Such names contribute to our understanding of cultural and linguistic evolutions in Europe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Bardolph family from?

What did your Bardolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bardolph.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

60%

Salesman

40%

What Bardolph family records will you find?

What is the average Bardolph lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Bardolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bardolph in 1974 was 83, and 75 in 1998.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Military Records

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