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Diroff Family History

Diroff 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: Doroff, Dimoff, Shroff, Duboff, Danoff, Turoff, Boroff, Dierolf

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Where is the Diroff family from?

You can see how Diroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diroff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Diroff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diroff 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 Diroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diroff. 50% of Diroff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diroff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diroff were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Shipper
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Diroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Diroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diroff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Diroff. 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 Diroff. For the veterans among your Diroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diroff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diroff in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diroff 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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