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Miroff Family History

Miroff 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: Shroff, Miron, Medoff, Turoff, Boroff, Minkoff, Murff, Marolf, Madoff

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Where is the Miroff family from?

You can see how Miroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Miroff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Miroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miroff. 50% of Miroff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
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What Miroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Miroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miroff 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Miroff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Miroff. For the veterans among your Miroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miroff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Miroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Miroff in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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