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Dierolf Family History

Dierolf Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Thierolf formed with the Old High German stem tiuri ‘dear valuable’ + wolf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Dierolf family from?

You can see how Dierolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierolf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dierolf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dierolf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dierolf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierolf 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 Dierolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dierolf. 36% of Dierolf men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Dierolf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dierolf were Truck Farming and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Groceryclerk
    9%
  • Truck Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Truck Farming
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Dierolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dierolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierolf 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Dierolf. 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 517 military records available for the last name Dierolf. For the veterans among your Dierolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dierolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dierolf in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierolf 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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