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Metroff Family History

Metroff 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: Petroff, Medoff, Metro, Ostroff, Mehrhoff, Detloff, Shroff, Mitro

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Where is the Metroff family from?

You can see how Metroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metroff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Metroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Metroff family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metroff's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Metroff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metroff 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 Metroff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Metroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Metroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metroff 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Metroff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Metroff. For the veterans among your Metroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metroff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Metroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Metroff in 1957 was 43, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metroff 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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