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Marolf Family History

Marolf Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Marwolf composed of the elements mari meri ‘famous’ + wolf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Marolf family from?

You can see how Marolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Marolf families living in Iowa. This was about 49% of all the recorded Marolf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Marolf families in 1880.
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What did your Marolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marolf. 47% of Marolf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Marolf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marolf were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    47%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marolf 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Marolf. 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 390 military records available for the last name Marolf. For the veterans among your Marolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marolf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marolf in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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