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Zoerhoff Family History

Zoerhoff 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: Verhoff, Bohnhoff, Orloff, Neuhoff, Kerkhoff, Potthoff, Nordhoff

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Where is the Zoerhoff family from?

You can see how Zoerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoerhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zoerhoff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoerhoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zoerhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoerhoff 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 51 census records available for the last name Zoerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoerhoff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zoerhoff. 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 Zoerhoff. For the veterans among your Zoerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoerhoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Zoerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zoerhoff in 1975 was 85, and 73 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoerhoff 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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