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Joftes Family History

Joftes 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: Jostes, Loftus, Coates, Goates, Cortes, Jones, Soltes, Montes, Fontes

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Where is the Joftes family from?

You can see how Joftes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joftes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joftes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joftes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Joftes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Joftes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joftes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Joftes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Joftes. For the veterans among your Joftes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joftes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Joftes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Joftes in 1983 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joftes 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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