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Nakeff Family History

Nakeff 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: Neff, Naff, Naef, Baker, Lake, Rake, Nave, Takeda, Naber, Naves

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Where is the Nakeff family from?

You can see how Nakeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakeff family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakeff's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakeff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Nakeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakeff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Nakeff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nakeff. For the veterans among your Nakeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakeff lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Nakeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nakeff in 1991 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakeff 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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