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Nafts Family History

Nafts 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: Nafus, Naas, Naito, Naves, Navas, Haft, Daft, Nast, Taft, Harts

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Where is the Nafts family from?

You can see how Nafts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nafts family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nafts's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Nafts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nafts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nafts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nafts. 100% of Nafts men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Nafts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafts 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nafts. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nafts. For the veterans among your Nafts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Nafts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nafts in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafts 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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