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Naffier Family History

Naffier 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: Napier, Jaffer, Saffer, Gaffner, Haffer, Naffziger, Nuffer, Nafziger

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Where is the Naffier family from?

You can see how Naffier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Naffier families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Naffier families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naffier's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Naffier families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naffier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Naffier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Naffier. 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 13 military records available for the last name Naffier. For the veterans among your Naffier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naffier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Naffier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Naffier in 1972 was 73, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naffier 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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