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Naefke Family History

Naefke 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: Nacke, Natzke, Noffke, Naef, Noeske, Gaffke, Neske, Nafe, Siefke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naefke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Naefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naefke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Naefke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Naefke. For the veterans among your Naefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naefke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Naefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Naefke in 1968 was 75, and 52 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naefke 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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