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Nalf Family History

Nalf 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: Nolf, Alf, Naff, Naef, Nall, Nale, Nulf, Gall, Gale, Wolf

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Where is the Nalf family from?

You can see how Nalf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nalf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nalf families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalf's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nalf families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nalf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Nalf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalf 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nalf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nalf. For the veterans among your Nalf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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