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Neftel Family History

Neftel 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: Nestel, Eitel, Keitel, Netter, Nebel, Netzel, Nester, Zettel, Hefter

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Where is the Neftel family from?

You can see how Neftel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neftel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neftel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Neftel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neftel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neftel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neftel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Neftel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Neftel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neftel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Neftel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Neftel. For the veterans among your Neftel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neftel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Neftel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Neftel in 1978 was 87, and 92 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neftel 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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