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Theoff Family History

Theoff 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, Hoff, Sheaff, Sheff, Teaff, Turoff, Eoff, Uthoff, Cheff

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Where is the Theoff family from?

You can see how Theoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theoff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Theoff families living in Kent. This was about 96% of all the recorded Theoff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Theoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theoff 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 212 census records available for the last name Theoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Theoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Theoff. For the veterans among your Theoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theoff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theoff 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theoff

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