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Shroff Family History

Shroff Surname Meaning

Indian: Anglicized form of Saraf and Sharaf. Americanized form of German Schroff.

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


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Where is the Shroff family from?

You can see how Shroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shroff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shroff families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shroff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shroff families in 1891.
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What did your Shroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shroff. 100% of Shroff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroff 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Shroff. 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 234 military records available for the last name Shroff. For the veterans among your Shroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shroff in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shroff 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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