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Agoff Family History

Agoff 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: Goff, Acoff, Hoff, Egloff, Koff, Boff, Aliff, Danoff, Adolf, Stoff

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Where is the Agoff family from?

You can see how Agoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Agoff families living in Alaska. This was about 44% of all the recorded Agoff's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Agoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agoff. 100% of Agoff men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Agoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agoff 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Agoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Agoff. For the veterans among your Agoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Agoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Agoff in 1968 was 39, and 73 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agoff 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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