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Nafziger Family History

Nafziger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nafzger a surname of predominantly Swiss German origin.

The surname Nafziger is also found in France (mainly Lorraine) but not in Switzerland.

Compare Naffziger Noffsinger Nofsinger Nofziger and Nofzinger.

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


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Where is the Nafziger family from?

You can see how Nafziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafziger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nafziger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 73 Nafziger families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nafziger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nafziger families in 1880.
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What did your Nafziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nafziger. 55% of Nafziger men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Nafziger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nafziger were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    26%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Nafziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nafziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafziger 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Nafziger. 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 771 military records available for the last name Nafziger. For the veterans among your Nafziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafziger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nafziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nafziger in 1959 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafziger 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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