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Noff Family History

Noff 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: Hoff, Neff, Nolf, Goff, Koff, Boff, Eoff, Off, Naff, Loff

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Where is the Noff family from?

You can see how Noff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Noff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Noff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Noff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noff 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 Noff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noff. 50% of Noff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noff 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Noff. 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 207 military records available for the last name Noff. For the veterans among your Noff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Noff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Noff in 1970 was 77, and 89 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noff 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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