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Nefler Family History

Nefler 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: Neller, Lefler, Nesler, Hefler, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Nefler family from?

You can see how Nefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nefler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nefler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nefler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nefler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nefler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nefler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Nefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nefler 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 Nefler. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nefler. For the veterans among your Nefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nefler lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Nefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nefler in 1985 was 46, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nefler 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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