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Macoff Family History

Macoff 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: Madoff, Acoff, Macon, Medoff, Danoff, Acuff, Janoff, Sadoff, Maloof

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Where is the Macoff family from?

You can see how Macoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macoff family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Macoff's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Macoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macoff 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 105 census records available for the last name Macoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macoff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Macoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macoff. For the veterans among your Macoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Macoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macoff in 1972 was 61, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macoff 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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