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Noftsger Family History

Noftsger 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: Naftzger, Nofziger, Noser, Notter, Nottage, Nefzger, Novinger

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Where is the Noftsger family from?

You can see how Noftsger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noftsger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noftsger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Noftsger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Noftsger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noftsger families in 1911.
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What did your Noftsger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noftsger. 54% of Noftsger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%

What Noftsger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Noftsger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noftsger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Noftsger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Noftsger. For the veterans among your Noftsger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noftsger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Noftsger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Noftsger in 1957 was 37, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noftsger 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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