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Shroff Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Sheaff, Sharifi, Shreve, Hoff, Wharff, Boff, Shroll, Shoaf, Sheff

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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 1911 there were 5 Shroff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shroff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shroff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shroff. 36% of Shroff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shroff women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shroff were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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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 Canada, 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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