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Naufmann Family History

Naufmann 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: Kaufmann, Naumann, Hausmann, Haumann, Neumann, Kaufman, Baumann

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Where is the Naufmann family from?

You can see how Naufmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naufmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Naufmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Naufmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Naufmann families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Naufmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Naufmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naufmann 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Naufmann. 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 1 military records available for the last name Naufmann. For the veterans among your Naufmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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