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Shimoff Family History

Shimoff 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: Shroff, Shiff, Shimoda, Shimon, Shoff, Dimoff, Simon, Shima, Shim

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Where is the Shimoff family from?

You can see how Shimoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimoff families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimoff's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shimoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shimoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shimoff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shimoff. For the veterans among your Shimoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shimoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shimoff in 1967 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimoff 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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