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Geroff Family History

Geroff 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: Gerloff, Groff, Shroff, Gero, Griff, Goff, Grof, Medoff, Graff

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Where is the Geroff family from?

You can see how Geroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Geroff family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geroff's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Geroff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geroff. 43% of Geroff men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bartender
    29%

What Geroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Geroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroff 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Geroff. 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 41 military records available for the last name Geroff. For the veterans among your Geroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Geroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geroff in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geroff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geroff 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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