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Acoff Family History

Acoff Name Meaning

Of uncertain origin. See Acuff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Acuff, Acorn, Cuff, Achuff, Madoff, Goff, Acock, Acoba, Joffe, Poff

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Where is the Acoff family from?

You can see how Acoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Acoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Acoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Acoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Acoff. 61% of Acoff men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Acoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acoff were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    61%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Acoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acoff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Acoff. 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 156 military records available for the last name Acoff. For the veterans among your Acoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Acoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Acoff in 1965 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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