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Joffman Family History

Joffman 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: Roffman, Hoffman, Goffman, Koffman, Coffman, Hoffmann, Dorfman

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Where is the Joffman family from?

You can see how Joffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Joffman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Joffman families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Joffman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Joffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joffman 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 49 census records available for the last name Joffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Joffman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Joffman. For the veterans among your Joffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffman lifespan?

Average Joffman life expectancy in 1996 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffman 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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