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Derolf Family History

Derolf Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Dierolf.

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


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Where is the Derolf family from?

You can see how Derolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derolf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Derolf family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derolf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derolf families in 1891.
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What did your Derolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derolf. 67% of Derolf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Derolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derolf 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Derolf. 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 164 military records available for the last name Derolf. For the veterans among your Derolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derolf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Derolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derolf in 1961 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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