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Joffary Family History

Joffary 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: Hoffart, Coffaro, Hoffard, Jeffery, Jeffrey, Coffey, January, Tiffany

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Where is the Joffary family from?

You can see how Joffary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffary family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Joffary families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Joffary family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joffary's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Joffary families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Joffary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffary 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Joffary. 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 7 military records available for the last name Joffary. For the veterans among your Joffary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffary lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Joffary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Joffary in 1991 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffary 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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