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Carhoff Family History

Carhoff 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: Karhoff, Tarnoff, Cardiff, Harloff, Sarnoff, Carkhuff, Verhoff

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Where is the Carhoff family from?

You can see how Carhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Carhoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Carhoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Carhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carhoff 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carhoff 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 Carhoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carhoff. For the veterans among your Carhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Carhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Carhoff in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carhoff 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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