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Nofsinger Family History

Nofsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nafziger.

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


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Where is the Nofsinger family from?

You can see how Nofsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nofsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nofsinger families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nofsinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nofsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nofsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nofsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nofsinger. 42% of Nofsinger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nofsinger women worked as a House Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nofsinger 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    43%
  • Retail Saleslady
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Nofsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nofsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofsinger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nofsinger. 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 514 military records available for the last name Nofsinger. For the veterans among your Nofsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofsinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nofsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nofsinger in 1958 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofsinger 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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