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Neffs Family History

Neffs 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: Neff, Jeffs, Ness, Reff, Nemes, Neves, Delfs, Negus, Neis, Nelms

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Where is the Neffs family from?

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

There are 54 census records available for the last name Neffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neffs 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 Neffs. 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 7 military records available for the last name Neffs. For the veterans among your Neffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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