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Patroff Family History

Patroff 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: Petroff, Patrone, Patron, Puthoff, Ostroff, Pavloff, Shroff, Parola

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Where is the Patroff family from?

You can see how Patroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patroff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Patroff family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Patroff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Patroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patroff 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 Patroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patroff. 100% of Patroff 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 Patroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Patroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patroff 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Patroff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Patroff. For the veterans among your Patroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patroff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Patroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patroff in 1979 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patroff 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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