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Newffer Family History

Newffer 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: Neuffer, Peffer, Nuffer, Keiffer, Feffer, Keffer, Newmyer, Neufer

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Where is the Newffer family from?

You can see how Newffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Newffer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Newffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newffer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Newffer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Newffer. For the veterans among your Newffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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