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Naffziger Family History

Naffziger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nafzger and Nafziger and in North America (also) an altered form of these.

The surname Naffziger is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Naffziger family from?

You can see how Naffziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffziger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naffziger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Naffziger families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Naffziger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Naffziger families in 1880.
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What did your Naffziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naffziger. 39% of Naffziger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Naffziger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naffziger were Farm Laborer and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Student Nurse
    16%

What Naffziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naffziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffziger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Naffziger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Naffziger. For the veterans among your Naffziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naffziger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Naffziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Naffziger in 1945 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naffziger 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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