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Joffin Family History

Joffin 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: Coffin, Goffin, Offen, Joslin, Duffin, Buffin, Ruffin, Morfin

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Where is the Joffin family from?

You can see how Joffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Joffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Joffin families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Joffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joffin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Joffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Joffin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Joffin. For the veterans among your Joffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Joffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Joffin in 1986 was 56, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffin 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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