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Nastoff Family History

Nastoff Name 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: Stoff, Kostoff, Easton, Pastor, Nestor, Kasdorf, Nasso, Naito, Astor

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Where is the Nastoff family from?

You can see how Nastoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nastoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nastoff families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nastoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nastoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nastoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nastoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nastoff. 43% of Nastoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nastoff women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Fireman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Nastoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nastoff 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Nastoff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Nastoff. For the veterans among your Nastoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nastoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nastoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nastoff in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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