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Neaff Family History

Neaff 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, Teaff, Naff, Leaf, Neal, Reiff, Neat, Reff, Sheaff, Graff

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Where is the Neaff family from?

You can see how Neaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neaff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neaff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neaff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neaff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Neaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neaff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Neaff. 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 Neaff. For the veterans among your Neaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neaff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neaff 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neaff

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