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Budolfson Family History

Budolfson 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: Adolfson, Rolfson, Bulson, Wolfson, Dolson, Bolson, Burleson

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Where is the Budolfson family from?

You can see how Budolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budolfson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Budolfson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Budolfson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Budolfson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Budolfson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budolfson 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 Budolfson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Budolfson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Budolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budolfson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Budolfson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Budolfson. For the veterans among your Budolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budolfson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Budolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Budolfson in 1966 was 55, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Budolfson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budolfson 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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