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Joffray Family History

Joffray 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: Jeffrey, Godfrey, Wolfram, Coffey, Roffman, Okray, Mowbray, Boffa

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Where is the Joffray family from?

You can see how Joffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Joffray families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Joffray families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Joffray's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Joffray families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joffray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joffray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Grower was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joffray. 100% of Joffray men worked as a Fruit Grower.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Grower
    100%

What Joffray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Joffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffray 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Joffray. 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 55 military records available for the last name Joffray. For the veterans among your Joffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Joffray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joffray in 1964 was 76, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joffray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffray 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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