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Elhoff Family History

Elhoff 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: Emhoff, Hoff, Neuhoff, Elliff, Egloff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Mehlhoff

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Where is the Elhoff family from?

You can see how Elhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elhoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elhoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Elhoff families in 1880.
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What did your Elhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elhoff. 100% of Elhoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Elhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhoff 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 Elhoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Elhoff. For the veterans among your Elhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elhoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Elhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elhoff in 1972 was 82, and 39 in 1996.

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