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Yoffa Family History

Yoffa 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: Boffa, Yoffe, Moffa, Hoffa, Soffa, Hoff, Goff, Raffa, Koff, Boff

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Where is the Yoffa family from?

You can see how Yoffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yoffa families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoffa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yoffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoffa 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 Yoffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoffa. 50% of Yoffa men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Yoffa women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yoffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Yoffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoffa 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Yoffa. 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 34 military records available for the last name Yoffa. For the veterans among your Yoffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoffa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yoffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yoffa in 1966 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoffa 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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