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Naftali Family History

Naftali 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: Natali, Natale, Natalie, Natal, Natoli, Nastasi, Rantala, Jalali

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Where is the Naftali family from?

You can see how Naftali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naftali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naftali family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naftali's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Naftali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naftali 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 70 census records available for the last name Naftali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naftali 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Naftali. 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 58 military records available for the last name Naftali. For the veterans among your Naftali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naftali lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Naftali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Naftali in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naftali 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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