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Jofan Family History

Jofan Surname 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: John, Jonas, Fan, Mohan, Jordan, Roman, Oman, Cogan, Olan, Doman

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Where is the Jofan family from?

You can see how Jofan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jofan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Jofan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jofan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jofan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Jofan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jofan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jofan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Jofan. For the veterans among your Jofan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jofan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Jofan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jofan in 1988 was 74, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jofan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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