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Shanoff Family History

Shanoff 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, Danoff, Granoff, Janoff, Sadoff, Sarnoff, Kanoff, Ivanoff

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Where is the Shanoff family from?

You can see how Shanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanoff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shanoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Shanoff families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanoff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shanoff families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanoff 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 Shanoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanoff. 34% of Shanoff men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Shanoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Shanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanoff 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Shanoff. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shanoff. For the veterans among your Shanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shanoff in 1968 was 81, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanoff 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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