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Minchoff Family History

Minchoff 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: Bischoff, Benchoff, Minkoff, Kirchoff, Minchin, Langhoff, Aschoff

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Where is the Minchoff family from?

You can see how Minchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minchoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Minchoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Minchoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minchoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minchoff 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 119 census records available for the last name Minchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchoff 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Minchoff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Minchoff. For the veterans among your Minchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Minchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Minchoff in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minchoff 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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