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Neph Family History

Neph 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: Neth, Reph, Neve, Ness, Pech, Neal, Nash, Napp, Pepi, Ney

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Where is the Neph family from?

You can see how Neph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neph family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Neph's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Neph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neph 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 Neph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neph. 100% of Neph women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Neph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neph 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Neph. 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 135 military records available for the last name Neph. For the veterans among your Neph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neph lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Neph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Neph in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neph 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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