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Muroff Family History

Muroff 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: Turoff, Murff, Shroff, Duboff, Medoff, Muro, Boroff, Muff, Marolf

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Where is the Muroff family from?

You can see how Muroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muroff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Muroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Muroff families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Muroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muroff. 60% of Muroff 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
    60%
  • Glazier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Muroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muroff 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Muroff. 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 60 military records available for the last name Muroff. For the veterans among your Muroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muroff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Muroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Muroff in 1961 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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