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Noftz Family History

Noftz Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a sleepyhead from a noun derivative of Middle High German nafzen ‘to take a nap’.

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


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Where is the Noftz family from?

You can see how Noftz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noftz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noftz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Noftz families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Noftz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Noftz families in 1880.
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What did your Noftz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noftz. 39% of Noftz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Noftz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noftz were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Noftz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Noftz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noftz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Noftz. 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 198 military records available for the last name Noftz. For the veterans among your Noftz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noftz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Noftz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Noftz in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noftz 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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