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Nefzger Family History

Nefzger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nafzger a nickname for a sleepyhead (see Nafziger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nefzger family from?

You can see how Nefzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nefzger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nefzger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Nefzger families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nefzger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nefzger families in 1880.
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What did your Nefzger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nefzger. 69% of Nefzger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    32%

What Nefzger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Nefzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nefzger 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Nefzger. 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 584 military records available for the last name Nefzger. For the veterans among your Nefzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nefzger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nefzger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nefzger in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nefzger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nefzger 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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