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Nof Family History

Nof 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: Noe, No, Nolf, Noy, Noh, Noa, Hof, Son, Ko, Sok

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Where is the Nof family from?

You can see how Nof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nof family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nof's in USA. California had the highest population of Nof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nof 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 123 census records available for the last name Nof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nof 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Nof. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nof. For the veterans among your Nof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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