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Schoff Family History

Schoff Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Schaub. occupational name for a juryman (see Schoeff).

possibly also a variant of Schaf (see Schaaf).

Compare Shoaf Shoaff and Shoff.

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


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Where is the Schoff family from?

You can see how Schoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schoff families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoff families in 1891.
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What did your Schoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoff. 17% of Schoff men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Schoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoff were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    6%

What Schoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoff. For the veterans among your Schoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schoff in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoff 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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