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Joff Family History

Joff 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: Hoff, Goff, Koff, Boff, Eoff, Off, Joffe, Loff, Roff, Jeff

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Where is the Joff family from?

You can see how Joff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Joff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Joff families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Joff's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Joff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joff. 100% of Joff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Joff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Joff. 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 56 military records available for the last name Joff. For the veterans among your Joff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joff lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Joff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Joff in 1990 was 83, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joff 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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