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Yoffe Family History

Yoffe Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe.

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


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Where is the Yoffe family from?

You can see how Yoffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoffe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Yoffe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Yoffe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yoffe families in 1920.
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What did your Yoffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoffe. 38% of Yoffe men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Yoffe women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoffe were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Proprietor
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    39%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%
  • Grade Teacher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoffe 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Yoffe. 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 151 military records available for the last name Yoffe. For the veterans among your Yoffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yoffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yoffe in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoffe 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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