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Dulf Family History

Dulf 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: Duff, Dull, Dul, Dula, Wulf, Nulf, Mule, Wolf, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Dulf family from?

You can see how Dulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulf family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dulf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dulf family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dulf's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dulf families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulf 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 Dulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dulf. 100% of Dulf men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Dulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dulf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Dulf. For the veterans among your Dulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulf lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Dulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dulf in 1985 was 85, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulf 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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