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Jofer Family History

Jofer 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: Hofer, Cofer, Sofer, Over, Ober, Homer, Rover, Gower, Jobe, Power

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Where is the Jofer family from?

You can see how Jofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jofer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jofer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jofer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jofer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Jofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jofer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jofer. 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 57 military records available for the last name Jofer. For the veterans among your Jofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jofer lifespan?

Average Jofer life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jofer 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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