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Nafin Family History

Nafin 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: Navin, Gavin, Hain, Bain, Main, Marin, Sabin, Cain, Amin, Malin

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Where is the Nafin family from?

You can see how Nafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nafin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Nafin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nafin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Nafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafin 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 Nafin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nafin. For the veterans among your Nafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Nafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nafin in 1975 was 72, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafin 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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