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Nefs Family History

Nefs 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: Ness, Neff, Neis, Nees, Neas, Reis, Neve, Lees, Meis, Hees

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Where is the Nefs family from?

You can see how Nefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nefs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Nefs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nefs family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nefs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nefs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Nefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nefs 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nefs. 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 84 military records available for the last name Nefs. For the veterans among your Nefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nefs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Nefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nefs in 1975 was 57, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nefs 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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