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Paikoff Family History

Paikoff 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: Markoff, Pavloff, Wikoff, Koff, Davidoff, Panko, Danoff, Puthoff

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Where is the Paikoff family from?

You can see how Paikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paikoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paikoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paikoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paikoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Paikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paikoff 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Paikoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paikoff. For the veterans among your Paikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paikoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Paikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paikoff in 1966 was 77, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paikoff 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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