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Nefsky Family History

Nefsky 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: Lesky, Nesby, Kofsky, Neske, Belsky, Persky, Demsky, Mersky, Ness

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Where is the Nefsky family from?

You can see how Nefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nefsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nefsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nefsky 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 Nefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nefsky. 63% of Nefsky men worked as a Painter.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    63%
  • Merchant
    38%

What Nefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Nefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nefsky 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Nefsky. 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 50 military records available for the last name Nefsky. For the veterans among your Nefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nefsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nefsky in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nefsky 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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