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Naft Family History

Naft 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: Haft, Daft, Nast, Taft, Natt, Naff, Nafe, Saft, Batt, Hatt

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Where is the Naft family from?

You can see how Naft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Naft families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Naft's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Naft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Naft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naft 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Naft. 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 19 military records available for the last name Naft. For the veterans among your Naft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naft lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Naft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Naft in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naft 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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