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Shookhoff Family History

Shookhoff 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: Brockhoff, Shroff, Bohnhoff, Stockholm, Steinhoff, Soo Hoo, Stoloff

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Where is the Shookhoff family from?

You can see how Shookhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shookhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shookhoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shookhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shookhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shookhoff 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 55 census records available for the last name Shookhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shookhoff 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shookhoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shookhoff. For the veterans among your Shookhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shookhoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shookhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shookhoff in 1967 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shookhoff 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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