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Nahf Family History

Nahf 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: Naff, Naef, Nahm, Nohr, Aho, Na, Ahl, Rahm, Nam, Hahn

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Where is the Nahf family from?

You can see how Nahf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Nahf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nahf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nahf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nahf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Motor Runner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahf. 50% of Nahf men worked as a Motor Runner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Motor Runner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nahf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Nahf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nahf. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nahf. For the veterans among your Nahf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Nahf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nahf in 1968 was 74, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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