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Aaronoff Family History

Aaronoff Name 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: Aronoff, Tarnoff, Sarnoff, Marinoff, Antonoff, Aaron, Danoff, Rosoff

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Where is the Aaronoff family from?

You can see how Aaronoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaronoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Aaronoff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Aaronoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Aaronoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aaronoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aaronoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aaronoff. 34% of Aaronoff men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Aaronoff women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Cutter
    34%
  • Medical Doctor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Aaronoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaronoff 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Aaronoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Aaronoff. For the veterans among your Aaronoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aaronoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Aaronoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Aaronoff in 1968 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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