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Buroff Family History

Buroff Surname 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: Turoff, Boroff, Shroff, Buff, Duboff, Boff, Beloff, Buron, Braff

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Where is the Buroff family from?

You can see how Buroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buroff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buroff family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buroff's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Buroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Buroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buroff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Buroff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Buroff. For the veterans among your Buroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buroff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Buroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Buroff in 1965 was 67, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buroff 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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