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Kerdolff Family History

Kerdolff 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: Medoff, Kerkhoff, Karhoff, Tordoff, Deardorff, Gerloff, Verhoff

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Where is the Kerdolff family from?

You can see how Kerdolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerdolff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerdolff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kerdolff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerdolff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerdolff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerdolff 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 107 census records available for the last name Kerdolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerdolff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kerdolff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kerdolff. For the veterans among your Kerdolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerdolff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kerdolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kerdolff in 1972 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerdolff 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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