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Naroff Family History

Naroff 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: Shroff, Danoff, Turoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff, Boroff, Harloff, Janoff

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Where is the Naroff family from?

You can see how Naroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Naroff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Naroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Naroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naroff. 100% of Naroff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Naroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Naroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naroff 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Naroff. 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 45 military records available for the last name Naroff. For the veterans among your Naroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Naroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Naroff in 1964 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naroff 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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