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Nofal Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from Arabic nawfal ‘sea’ (as a symbol of generosity).

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


Similar surnames: Nosal, Nodal, Nobel, Neal, Noel, Noll, Koral, Noah, Nora, Novak

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Where is the Nofal family from?

You can see how Nofal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nofal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nofal families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nofal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nofal families in 1920.
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What did your Nofal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Nofal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nofal 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Nofal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Nofal. For the veterans among your Nofal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nofal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nofal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nofal in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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