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Naeff Family History

Naeff 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, Naff, Naef, Reff, Sheff, Steff, Hauff, Gaff, Haff, Raff

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Where is the Naeff family from?

You can see how Naeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Naeff families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Naeff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Naeff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naeff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Naeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naeff 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Naeff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Naeff. For the veterans among your Naeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naeff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Naeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Naeff in 1969 was 65, and 68 in 1989.

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