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Naneff Family History

Naneff Name 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, Danoff, Janoff, Naff, Naef, Kanoff, Nanez, Caniff, Mcneff, Cane

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Where is the Naneff family from?

You can see how Naneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naneff family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Naneff's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Naneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naneff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naneff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Naneff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Naneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naneff 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Naneff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Naneff. For the veterans among your Naneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naneff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Naneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Naneff in 1976 was 78, and 85 in 1993.

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