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Aroff Family History

Aroff 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: Groff, Roff, Croff, Acoff, Shroff, Aro, Arora, Rolf, Hoff, Orloff

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Where is the Aroff family from?

You can see how Aroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aroff family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Aroff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Aroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Aroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aroff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Aroff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Aroff. For the veterans among your Aroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aroff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Aroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aroff in 1974 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aroff 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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