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Naftel Family History

Naftel Surname Meaning

French and Channel Islands (Guernsey): habitational name from Naftel in Isigny-le-Buat in Manche France.

The etymology of the placename is uncertain.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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You can see how Naftel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naftel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Naftel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Naftel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 85% of all the recorded Naftel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Naftel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naftel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naftel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naftel. 100% of Naftel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 331 immigration records available for the last name Naftel. 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 401 military records available for the last name Naftel. For the veterans among your Naftel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naftel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Naftel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Naftel in 1966 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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