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Boroff Name Meaning

Bulgarian: alternative spelling of Borov, a patronymic from the personal name Boro, a pet form of Boris. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): shortened form of Borowski or Borofsky.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Orloff, Danoff, Boros, Turoff, Beloff, Rosoff, Boron, Borow, Tarnoff

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Boroff Family Origin

Where is the Boroff family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Boroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boroff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boroff families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Boroff families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boroff's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boroff families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Boroff Family Occupations

    What did your Boroff ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Boroff. 22% of Boroff men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Boroff women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boroff were Salesman and Waitress

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Laborer
      22%
    • Farmer
      18%
    • Farm Laborer
      10%
    • Salesman
      7%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housework
      27%
    • Housewife
      27%
    • Maid
      20%
    • Waitress
      14%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Boroff Historical Records

    What Boroff family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boroff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 210 immigration records available for the last name Boroff. 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 Card

    There are 720 military records available for the last name Boroff. For the veterans among your Boroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Boroff Life Expectancy

    What is the average Boroff lifespan?

    Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boroff in 1961 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boroff 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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