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Haroff Family History

Haroff 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: Harloff, Harold, Shroff, Hoff, Haro, Danoff, Turoff, Hauff, Karhoff

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Where is the Haroff family from?

You can see how Haroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haroff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Haroff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Haroff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Haroff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haroff 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 Haroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haroff. 50% of Haroff men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Haroff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Haroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Haroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haroff 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 Haroff. 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 50 military records available for the last name Haroff. For the veterans among your Haroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Haroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Haroff in 1966 was 91, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haroff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haroff 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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