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Joferth Family History

Joferth 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: Goforth, Hoerth, Koerth, Joseph, North, Robert, Howarth, Worth

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Where is the Joferth family from?

You can see how Joferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joferth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Joferth families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Joferth's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Joferth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Joferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joferth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Joferth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joferth. For the veterans among your Joferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joferth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joferth 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 Joferth

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