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Ardolf Family History

Ardolf 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: Adolf, Rolf, Arnold, Ardon, Arola, Rudolf, Arzola, Armold, Marolf

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Where is the Ardolf family from?

You can see how Ardolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ardolf families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardolf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ardolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ardolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardolf. 100% of Ardolf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ardolf women worked as a Maid.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ardolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Ardolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardolf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ardolf. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ardolf. For the veterans among your Ardolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardolf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ardolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ardolf in 1961 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardolf 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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