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Neffke Family History

Neffke 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: Noffke, Neff, Gaffke, Neske, Oelfke, Geffre, Neve, Berke, Leake

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Where is the Neffke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neffke 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 Neffke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neffke. 100% of Neffke men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Neffke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neffke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Neffke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Neffke. For the veterans among your Neffke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neffke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Neffke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neffke in 1965 was 64, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neffke 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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