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Patoff Family History

Patoff 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: Danoff, Stoff, Puthoff, Janoff, Sadoff, Paton, Patoka, Kanoff, Paff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patoff 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 74 census records available for the last name Patoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Patoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Patoff. For the veterans among your Patoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patoff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Patoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Patoff in 1976 was 65, and 68 in 1988.

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