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Noffat Family History

Noffat 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: Moffat, Hoffart, Boffa, Moffet, Moffatt, Noffke, Moffit, Moffa, Hoffa

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Where is the Noffat family from?

You can see how Noffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noffat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Noffat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Noffat families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Noffat's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Noffat families in 1891.
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What did your Noffat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Noffat. 100% of Noffat 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Noffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noffat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Noffat. 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 Noffat. For the veterans among your Noffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noffat lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noffat

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