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Shrofe Family History

Shrofe 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, Shrode, Shore, Strope, Shreve, Shoe, Shroll, Shove, Shone

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Where is the Shrofe family from?

You can see how Shrofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrofe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrofe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shrofe families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shrofe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shrofe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrofe 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 135 census records available for the last name Shrofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrofe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shrofe. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shrofe. For the veterans among your Shrofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrofe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shrofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shrofe in 1964 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrofe 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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