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Schroff Family History

Schroff Surname Meaning

South German (Baden): topographic name from Middle High German schroffe ‘craggy rock rock face’. Compare Shroff and Sroufe.

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


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Where is the Schroff family from?

You can see how Schroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schroff families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schroff's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schroff families in 1891.
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What did your Schroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroff. 34% of Schroff men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Schroff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroff were Plumber and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Plumber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroff 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Schroff. 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 Schroff. For the veterans among your Schroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schroff in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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