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Byhoff Family History

Byhoff 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: Hoff, Boff, Boroff, Imhoff, Beloff, Uphoff, Uthoff, Schoff, Bomhoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byhoff 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 20 census records available for the last name Byhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byhoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Byhoff. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Byhoff. For the veterans among your Byhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Byhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Byhoff in 1966 was 64, and 77 in 1986.

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