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Decroff Family History

Decroff 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: De Hoff, De Groff, De Rolf, Petroff, Doroff, Croff, Detloff, Shroff

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Where is the Decroff family from?

You can see how Decroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decroff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Decroff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Decroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Decroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decroff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Decroff. 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 22 military records available for the last name Decroff. For the veterans among your Decroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decroff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Decroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Decroff in 1974 was 74, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decroff 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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