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Anhoff Family History

Anhoff 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: Hoff, Danoff, Langhoff, Aschoff, Karhoff, Althoff, Imhoff, Janoff

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Where is the Anhoff family from?

You can see how Anhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Anhoff families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Anhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Anhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Anhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anhoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Anhoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Anhoff. For the veterans among your Anhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anhoff lifespan?

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