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Nafzger Family History

Nafzger Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: nickname for a sleepyhead from a noun derivative of Middle High German nafzen ‘to take a nap’. This surname is most common in Switzerland where it is found mainly in the canton of Bern.

In Germany it is found mainly in Baden-Württemberg.

See also Nafziger compare Naftzger and Nefzger.

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


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You can see how Nafzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafzger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nafzger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nafzger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafzger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nafzger families in 1891.
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What did your Nafzger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nafzger. 45% of Nafzger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nafzger women worked as a House Work.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Nafzger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nafzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafzger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Nafzger. 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 115 military records available for the last name Nafzger. For the veterans among your Nafzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafzger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nafzger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nafzger in 1964 was 57, and 97 in 2004.

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