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Kloff Family History

Kloff 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: Koff, Klopf, Loff, Knoff, Kopf, Hoff, Klock, Knopf, Orloff, Goff

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Where is the Kloff family from?

You can see how Kloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kloff families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kloff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kloff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloff. 100% of Kloff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kloff women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Kloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kloff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kloff. For the veterans among your Kloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Kloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kloff in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 1981.

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