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Poff Family History

Poff Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Paff or Pfaff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poff family from?

You can see how Poff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Poff families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Poff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Poff families in 1891.
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What did your Poff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poff. 100% of Poff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Poff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poff 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Poff. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Poff. For the veterans among your Poff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poff lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Poff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poff in 1947 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poff 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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