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Doof Family History

Doof 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: Doom, Hoof, Roof, Door, Dorf, Doo, Wolf, Dore, Hook, Hood

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Where is the Doof family from?

You can see how Doof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doof family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doof's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Doof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Doof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doof 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Doof. 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 12 military records available for the last name Doof. For the veterans among your Doof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doof lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Doof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doof in 1979 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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