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Shoaf Family History

Shoaf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoff.

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


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Where is the Shoaf family from?

You can see how Shoaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoaf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoaf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Shoaf families living in North Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shoaf's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shoaf families in 1840.
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What did your Shoaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shoaf. 100% of Shoaf men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shoaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoaf 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Shoaf. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shoaf. For the veterans among your Shoaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoaf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Shoaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shoaf in 1945 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoaf 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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