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Bardroff Family History

Bardroff Name 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: Barcroft, Bartruff, Barrow, Barron, Bardon, Nordhoff, Karhoff

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Where is the Bardroff family from?

You can see how Bardroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bardroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bardroff families living in Maryland. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bardroff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bardroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bardroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bardroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bardroff. 34% of Bardroff 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Bardroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardroff 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bardroff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Bardroff. For the veterans among your Bardroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bardroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bardroff in 1964 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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