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Doff Family History

Doff 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: Duff, Hoff, Goff, Koff, Boff, Eoff, Off, Dorf, Loff, Roff

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Where is the Doff family from?

You can see how Doff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Doff families living in Surrey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Doff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Doff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doff 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 Doff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doff. 50% of Doff men worked as a Retired and 100% of Doff 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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Manufacturers Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doff 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Doff. 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 311 military records available for the last name Doff. For the veterans among your Doff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Doff in 1963 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doff 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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