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Findolph Family History

Findolph Surname 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: Randolph, Biddulph, Ludolph, Dolph, Rudolph, Findlay, Findley, Tindol

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Where is the Findolph family from?

You can see how Findolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findolph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Findolph family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Findolph's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Findolph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findolph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Findolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findolph 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Findolph. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Findolph. For the veterans among your Findolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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