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Macaroff Family History

Macaroff 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: Malakoff, Lazaroff, Scarff, Macari, Maccarone, Mascaro, Marinoff

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Where is the Macaroff family from?

You can see how Macaroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Macaroff families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaroff's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Macaroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macaroff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Macaroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaroff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Macaroff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Macaroff. For the veterans among your Macaroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Macaroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macaroff in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 1997.

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