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Joft Family History

Joft 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: Toft, Loft, Jost, Hoft, John, Ott, Cott, Mort, Lott, Port

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Where is the Joft family from?

You can see how Joft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Joft families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Joft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Joft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joft 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Joft. 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 6 military records available for the last name Joft. For the veterans among your Joft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joft 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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