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Joffa Family History

Joffa 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: Boffa, Joffe, Moffa, Hoffa, Jaffa, Soffa, Hoff, Goff, Raffa, Koff

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Where is the Joffa family from?

You can see how Joffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Joffa families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Joffa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Joffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joffa 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 152 census records available for the last name Joffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffa 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Joffa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Joffa. For the veterans among your Joffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Joffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Joffa in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffa 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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