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Paroff Family History

Paroff 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: Shroff, Parola, Parodi, Danoff, Proft, Turoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff

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Where is the Paroff family from?

You can see how Paroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paroff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paroff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Paroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paroff 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 67 census records available for the last name Paroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paroff 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 Paroff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Paroff. For the veterans among your Paroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Paroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paroff in 1964 was 69, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paroff 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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