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Nofsker Family History

Nofsker 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: Noser, Noecker, Noffke, Noeske, Asker, Oster, Forster, Koster, Doster

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Where is the Nofsker family from?

You can see how Nofsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofsker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nofsker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nofsker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nofsker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nofsker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nofsker 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 Nofsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nofsker. 67% of Nofsker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Nofsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Nofsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofsker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nofsker. 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 118 military records available for the last name Nofsker. For the veterans among your Nofsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofsker lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Nofsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nofsker in 1940 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofsker 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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