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Degrofft Family History

Degrofft 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: De Groff, Egloff, De Hoff, De Groot, De Rolf, Groff, Petroff, Groft

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Where is the Degrofft family from?

You can see how Degrofft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrofft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degrofft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Degrofft families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Degrofft's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Degrofft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrofft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degrofft ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Degrofft ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Degrofft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrofft 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Degrofft. 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 24 military records available for the last name Degrofft. For the veterans among your Degrofft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrofft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Degrofft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Degrofft in 1969 was 82, and 72 in 1996.

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