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Nofer Family History

Nofer 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: Noser, Hofer, Cofer, Noyer, Nufer, Sofer, Over, Noe, Nolen, Ober

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Where is the Nofer family from?

You can see how Nofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Nofer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nofer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Nofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nofer 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 Nofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nofer. 46% of Nofer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Nofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Nofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Nofer. 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 104 military records available for the last name Nofer. For the veterans among your Nofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nofer in 1968 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofer 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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