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Shoaff Family History

Shoaff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoff.

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


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Where is the Shoaff family from?

You can see how Shoaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoaff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Shoaff family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoaff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shoaff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoaff 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 Shoaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoaff. 32% of Shoaff men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Shoaff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoaff were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Shoaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoaff 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Shoaff. 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 692 military records available for the last name Shoaff. For the veterans among your Shoaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoaff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shoaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shoaff in 1952 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoaff 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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