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Kroff Family History

Kroff 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: Koff, Kropf, Groff, Roff, Kroft, Knoff, Croff, Shroff, Rolf, Kron

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Where is the Kroff family from?

You can see how Kroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kroff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kroff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroff 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 Kroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroff. 33% of Kroff men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kroff women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroff were Salesman and Attendant.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Proofreader
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

What Kroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroff 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Kroff. 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 286 military records available for the last name Kroff. For the veterans among your Kroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kroff in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroff 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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