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Nefzer Family History

Nefzer 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: Netzer, Nefzger, Netter, Necker, Netzel, Nester, Fetzer, Setzer

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Where is the Nefzer family from?

You can see how Nefzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nefzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nefzer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nefzer family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nefzer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nefzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nefzer 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 72 census records available for the last name Nefzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nefzer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nefzer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nefzer. For the veterans among your Nefzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nefzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nefzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nefzer in 1966 was 83, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nefzer 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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