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Noffsinger Family History

Noffsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nafziger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Noffsinger family from?

You can see how Noffsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noffsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noffsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Noffsinger families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Noffsinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Noffsinger families in 1840.
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What did your Noffsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noffsinger. 25% of Noffsinger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Noffsinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noffsinger were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Noffsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Noffsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noffsinger 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Noffsinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Noffsinger. For the veterans among your Noffsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noffsinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Noffsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noffsinger in 1952 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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