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Shokoff Family History

Shokoff 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, Stoloff, Skoff, Soloff, Shoff, Shoaff, Hoff, Koff, Sokol

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Where is the Shokoff family from?

You can see how Shokoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shokoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shokoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shokoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shokoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shokoff 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 Shokoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shokoff. 100% of Shokoff men worked as a Policeman.

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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

  • Policeman
    100%

What Shokoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Shokoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shokoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shokoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shokoff. For the veterans among your Shokoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shokoff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Shokoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shokoff in 1981 was 91, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shokoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shokoff 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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