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Berhoff Family History

Berhoff 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: Berghoff, Verhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff

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Where is the Berhoff family from?

You can see how Berhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berhoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Berhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhoff 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 51 census records available for the last name Berhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhoff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Berhoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Berhoff. For the veterans among your Berhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhoff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Berhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berhoff in 1976 was 85, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhoff 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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