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Meroff Family History

Meroff 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: Medoff, Shroff, Mero, Nemeroff, Turoff, Boroff, Eoff, Beloff, Murff

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Where is the Meroff family from?

You can see how Meroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Meroff family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meroff families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroff 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 Meroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meroff. 100% of Meroff men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Meroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Meroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meroff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meroff. For the veterans among your Meroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meroff in 1971 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meroff 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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