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Zaroff Family History

Zaroff 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, Danoff, Turoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff, Boroff, Harloff, Janoff

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Where is the Zaroff family from?

You can see how Zaroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zaroff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zaroff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zaroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaroff. 36% of Zaroff 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
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Zaroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaroff 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Zaroff. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zaroff. For the veterans among your Zaroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaroff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Zaroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zaroff in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

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