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Nofke Family History

Nofke 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: Noffke, Cocke, Noble, Noe, Notte, Nock, Nolle, Nolde, Goike, Nacke

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Where is the Nofke family from?

You can see how Nofke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nofke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nofke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nofke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nofke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Nofke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nofke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nofke. For the veterans among your Nofke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nofke

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