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Naftzger Family History

Naftzger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nafzger a nickname for a sleepyhead (see Nafziger).

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


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Where is the Naftzger family from?

You can see how Naftzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naftzger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Naftzger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Naftzger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Naftzger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naftzger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naftzger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naftzger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naftzger. 53% of Naftzger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Naftzger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naftzger were Minister and Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Engineer
    11%
  • Minister
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Naftzger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naftzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naftzger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Naftzger. 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 223 military records available for the last name Naftzger. For the veterans among your Naftzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naftzger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Naftzger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Naftzger in 1953 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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