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Borohoff Family History

Borohoff 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: Bohnhoff, Nordhoff, Boroff, Bomhoff, Bornhoft, Berghoff, Orloff

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Where is the Borohoff family from?

You can see how Borohoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borohoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borohoff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borohoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Borohoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borohoff 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 17 census records available for the last name Borohoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borohoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Borohoff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Borohoff. For the veterans among your Borohoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borohoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Borohoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Borohoff in 1980 was 91, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borohoff 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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