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Padolf Family History

Padolf 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, Parola, Padula, Rudolf, Pandolfo, Paola, Sadoff, Marolf, Padlo

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Where is the Padolf family from?

You can see how Padolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Padolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Padolf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Padolf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Padolf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Padolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padolf 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Padolf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Padolf. For the veterans among your Padolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padolf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Padolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Padolf in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padolf 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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