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Shraff Family History

Shraff 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, Sheaff, Shaff, Shoaff, Sharaf, Sheff, Graff, Schaff, Staff

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Where is the Shraff family from?

You can see how Shraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shraff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shraff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shraff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shraff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shraff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shraff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Shraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shraff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Shraff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shraff. For the veterans among your Shraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shraff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Shraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shraff in 1981 was 81, and 94 in 1999.

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