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Estroff Family History

Estroff 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: Ostroff, Shroff, Stoff, Westhoff, Osthoff, Strouf, Streff, Petroff

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Where is the Estroff family from?

You can see how Estroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Estroff families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Estroff's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Estroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estroff. 34% of Estroff men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Estroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estroff 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Estroff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Estroff. For the veterans among your Estroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estroff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Estroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Estroff in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2002.

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