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Nothaft Family History

Nothaft 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: Pothast, Notman, Northcraft, Nott, Nathan, Potthast, Haft, Gothard

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Where is the Nothaft family from?

You can see how Nothaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nothaft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nothaft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nothaft families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nothaft's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Nothaft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nothaft 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 Nothaft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nothaft. 65% of Nothaft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nothaft women worked as a 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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nothaft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Nothaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nothaft 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Nothaft. 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 830 military records available for the last name Nothaft. For the veterans among your Nothaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nothaft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Nothaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nothaft in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nothaft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nothaft 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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