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Denoff Family History

Denoff 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: Danoff, Duboff, Medoff, De Hoff, Eoff, Beloff, Janoff, Renouf, Kanoff

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Where is the Denoff family from?

You can see how Denoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Denoff families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Denoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Denoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denoff 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 Denoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denoff. 100% of Denoff men worked as a Master Tailor and 100% of Denoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Denoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Denoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denoff 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Denoff. 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 84 military records available for the last name Denoff. For the veterans among your Denoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Denoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denoff in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denoff 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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