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Alof Family History

Alof 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: Alo, Aloi, Alf, Alff, Alon, Aloe, Low, Loy, Alton, Alam

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Where is the Alof family from?

You can see how Alof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Alof family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Alof's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Alof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alof 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 94 census records available for the last name Alof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alof 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Alof. 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 12 military records available for the last name Alof. For the veterans among your Alof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alof lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Alof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alof in 1986 was 84, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alof 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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