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Dearolf Family History

Dearolf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dierolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dearolf family from?

You can see how Dearolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dearolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Dearolf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearolf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dearolf families in 1880.
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What did your Dearolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dearolf. 82% of Dearolf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Dearolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearolf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dearolf. 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 230 military records available for the last name Dearolf. For the veterans among your Dearolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearolf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dearolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dearolf in 1960 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearolf 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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