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Naphus Family History

Naphus 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: Naus, Eachus, Kappus, Nyhus, Aarhus, Dapkus, Nahas, Niehus, Cephus

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Where is the Naphus family from?

You can see how Naphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naphus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naphus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Naphus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Naphus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naphus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Naphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naphus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Naphus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Naphus. For the veterans among your Naphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naphus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naphus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naphus

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