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Goranoff Family History

Goranoff 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: Granoff, Romanoff, Fornoff, Orloff, Bogdanoff, Graff, Danoff

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Where is the Goranoff family from?

You can see how Goranoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goranoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goranoff family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goranoff's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Goranoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goranoff 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 10 census records available for the last name Goranoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goranoff 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Goranoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goranoff. For the veterans among your Goranoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goranoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Goranoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goranoff in 1971 was 91, and 96 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goranoff 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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