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Neafus Family History

Neafus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Nevius.

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


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Where is the Neafus family from?

You can see how Neafus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neafus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neafus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Neafus families living in Sussex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Neafus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Neafus families in 1891.
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What did your Neafus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neafus. 40% of Neafus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Watchman
    10%

What Neafus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neafus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neafus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Neafus. 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 269 military records available for the last name Neafus. For the veterans among your Neafus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neafus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neafus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Neafus in 1964 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neafus 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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