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Bardolf Family History

Bardolf 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, Bardon, Bardo, Bartholf, Bartoli, Bartol, Marolf, Bartolo

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Where is the Bardolf family from?

You can see how Bardolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardolf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bardolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bardolf families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bardolf's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bardolf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Bardolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardolf 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bardolf. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bardolf. For the veterans among your Bardolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardolf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Bardolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bardolf in 1973 was 64, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardolf 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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