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Jofe Family History

Jofe 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: Jobe, Jose, Joffe, Joe, Jone, Joye, John, Dore, Loge, Rose

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Where is the Jofe family from?

You can see how Jofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jofe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Jofe families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Jofe families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jofe's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jofe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Jofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jofe 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Jofe. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jofe. For the veterans among your Jofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jofe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Jofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jofe in 1961 was 39, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jofe 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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