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Naffan Family History

Naffan 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: Laffan, Safran, Nathan, Raffa, Farfan, Baffa, Naff, Safian, Naman

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Where is the Naffan family from?

You can see how Naffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Naffan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Naffan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naffan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Naffan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Naffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Naffan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Naffan. For the veterans among your Naffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naffan

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