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Lydolph Family History

Lydolph 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: Ludolph, Dolph, Rudolph, Adolph, Delph, Dolch, Randolph, Rydalch

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Where is the Lydolph family from?

You can see how Lydolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydolph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lydolph family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lydolph's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lydolph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydolph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lydolph ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Lydolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydolph 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lydolph. 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 69 military records available for the last name Lydolph. For the veterans among your Lydolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydolph lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lydolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lydolph in 1960 was 31, and 80 in 2003.

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