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Naifeh Family History

Naifeh Surname Meaning

Arabic: possibly a derivative of nāfiʿ ‘beneficial’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naifeh family from?

You can see how Naifeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naifeh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Naifeh families living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Naifeh's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Naifeh families in 1920.
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What did your Naifeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naifeh. 42% of Naifeh men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Naifeh women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Naifeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Naifeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naifeh 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Naifeh. 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 167 military records available for the last name Naifeh. For the veterans among your Naifeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naifeh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Naifeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Naifeh in 1954 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naifeh 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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