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Neaffer Family History

Neaffer 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: Neuffer, Jaffer, Saffer, Haffer, Peffer, Nuffer, Keiffer, Shaffer

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Where is the Neaffer family from?

You can see how Neaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neaffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neaffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Neaffer families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Neaffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neaffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Neaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neaffer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Neaffer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Neaffer. For the veterans among your Neaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neaffer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Neaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neaffer in 1974 was 50, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neaffer 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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