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Lakoff Family History

Lakoff 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: Koff, Danoff, Malakoff, Skoff, Janoff, Sadoff, Kanoff, Loff, Madoff

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Where is the Lakoff family from?

You can see how Lakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lakoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lakoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lakoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakoff 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 Lakoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakoff. 50% of Lakoff men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Medical Doctor
    25%

What Lakoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Lakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakoff 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Lakoff. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lakoff. For the veterans among your Lakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lakoff in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakoff 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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