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Naff Family History

Naff Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German (also Näff): variant of Neff ‘nephew’.

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


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Where is the Naff family from?

You can see how Naff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Naff family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Naff's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Naff families in 1891.
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What did your Naff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naff. 29% of Naff men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Naff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naff were Manager and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Naff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naff 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Naff. 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 919 military records available for the last name Naff. For the veterans among your Naff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Naff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Naff in 1950 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naff 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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