Neff Family History

Neff Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: relationship name from Middle High German neve ‘nephew’ (later rather broader in application like cousin in English) hence probably a distinguishing name for a close relation or familiar of a prominent personage. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Naff. Dutch: variant of Neve cognate with 1 above.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Neffe ‘nephew’ cognate with 1 above. Shortened form of Irish McNeff (see McNiff).

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

Similar surnames: Reff, Ney, Neef, Naff, Reiff, Neve, Netz, Off, Neal, Reif

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You can see how Neff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Neff families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neff families in 1891.

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In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neff.

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Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Neff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neff in 1940 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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Neff Surname Meaning

In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Naff. Dutch: variant of Neve cognate with 1 above.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Neffe ‘nephew’ cognate with 1 above. Shortened form of Irish McNeff (see McNiff).

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

Where is the Neff family from?

What did your Neff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neff.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Neff family records will you find?

What is the average Neff lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Neff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neff in 1940 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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