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Adlof Family History

Adlof 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: Adler, Alo, Aloi, Adolf, Alf, Aylor, Wadlow, Radloff, Sadlon, Padlo

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Where is the Adlof family from?

You can see how Adlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adlof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Adlof families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlof's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Adlof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adlof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adlof. 100% of Adlof 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 187 census records available for the last name Adlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlof 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Adlof. 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 34 military records available for the last name Adlof. For the veterans among your Adlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Adlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Adlof in 1965 was 83, and 66 in 2004.

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