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Nofar Family History

Nofar 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: Omar, Nohr, Noser, Kosar, Safar, Solar, Kozar, Bonar, Nagar, Kotar

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Where is the Nofar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nofar 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 Nofar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nofar. 100% of Nofar men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Nofar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Nofar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nofar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Nofar. For the veterans among your Nofar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofar lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Nofar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nofar in 1982 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nofar 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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