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Naef Family History

Naef Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Näf): variant of Neff.

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


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Where is the Naef family from?

You can see how Naef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naef family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Naef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Naef families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Naef's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Naef families in 1891.
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What did your Naef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naef. 28% of Naef men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Naef women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naef were Civil Engineer and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Civil Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Naef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naef 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naef. 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 428 military records available for the last name Naef. For the veterans among your Naef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Naef in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naef 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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