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Nafey Family History

Nafey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Nevius.

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


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You can see how Nafey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nafey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Nafey families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nafey families in 1861.
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There are 511 census records available for the last name Nafey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafey 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nafey. 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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There are 138 military records available for the last name Nafey. For the veterans among your Nafey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nafey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nafey in 1965 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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