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Croff Name Meaning

Altered form of German Graf or Graff . Or of Dutch Kroft .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cron, Roff, Ruoff, Graff, Boff, Kroft, Eoff, Groff, Rolf, Roof

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Where is the Croff family from?

You can see how Croff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Croff families living in South Carolina. This was about 30% of all the recorded Croff's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Croff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croff. 24% of Croff men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Croff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croff were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Croff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croff 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Croff. 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 815 military records available for the last name Croff. For the veterans among your Croff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Croff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Croff in 1962 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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