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Nofziger Family History

Nofziger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nafziger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nofziger family from?

You can see how Nofziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofziger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nofziger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 88 Nofziger families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Nofziger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nofziger families in 1880.
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What did your Nofziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nofziger. 70% of Nofziger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nofziger women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nofziger were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Bookeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Nofziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nofziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofziger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nofziger. 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 201 military records available for the last name Nofziger. For the veterans among your Nofziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofziger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nofziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nofziger in 1952 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofziger 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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