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Joffe Family History

Joffe Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe reflecting an eastern Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Joffe family from?

You can see how Joffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Joffe families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Joffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joffe families in 1891.
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What did your Joffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joffe. 100% of Joffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Joffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffe 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Joffe. 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 691 military records available for the last name Joffe. For the veterans among your Joffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Joffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joffe in 1953 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffe 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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