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Zuroff Family History

Zuroff 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: Turoff, Shroff, Duboff, Boroff, Murff, Groff, Ruoff, Roff, Doroff

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Where is the Zuroff family from?

You can see how Zuroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zuroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zuroff families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zuroff's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zuroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zuroff. 17% of Zuroff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Printer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Zuroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuroff 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zuroff. 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 82 military records available for the last name Zuroff. For the veterans among your Zuroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zuroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zuroff in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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