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Smaroff Family History

Smaroff 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, Scarff, Sadoff, Sarnoff, Marolf, Schroff, Madoff, Markoff

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Where is the Smaroff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smaroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smaroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smaroff. 100% of Smaroff men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Smaroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaroff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smaroff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Smaroff. For the veterans among your Smaroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smaroff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Smaroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Smaroff in 1972 was 86, and 62 in 1999.

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