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Metoff Family History

Metoff 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: Medoff, Stoff, Eoff, Beloff, Madoff, Petroff, Detloff, Mcgoff, Metz

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Where is the Metoff family from?

You can see how Metoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Metoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Metoff families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Metoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Metoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metoff 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 Metoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metoff. 100% of Metoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Metoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Metoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metoff 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Metoff. 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 29 military records available for the last name Metoff. For the veterans among your Metoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Metoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Metoff in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metoff 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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