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Scoffer Family History

Scoffer 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: Coffer, Soffer, Stoffer, Confer, Coffey, Schiffer, Offer, Saffer

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Where is the Scoffer family from?

You can see how Scoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scoffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Scoffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scoffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scoffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Scoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoffer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Scoffer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Scoffer. For the veterans among your Scoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoffer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Scoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scoffer in 1972 was 49, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoffer 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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