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Shouf Family History

Shouf 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: Shoaf, Shoun, Shoup, Shoff, Zhou, Shroff, Hoff, Shu, Shore, Stout

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Where is the Shouf family from?

You can see how Shouf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shouf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Shouf families living in Ohio. This was about 49% of all the recorded Shouf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shouf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shouf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shouf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Shouf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouf 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shouf. 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 39 military records available for the last name Shouf. For the veterans among your Shouf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Shouf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shouf in 1980 was 94, and 86 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shouf 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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