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Horoff Family History

Horoff 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: Boroff, Doroff, Shroff, Hoff, Orloff, Rosoff, Turoff, Hoof, Harloff

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Where is the Horoff family from?

You can see how Horoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Horoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horoff families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Horoff's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Horoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horoff 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 85 census records available for the last name Horoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horoff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Horoff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Horoff. For the veterans among your Horoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Horoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Horoff in 1964 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horoff 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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