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Naffah Family History

Naffah 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: Raffa, Baffa, Naff, Naifeh, Jaffa, Laffan, Sarah, Safran, Nash, Safar

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Where is the Naffah family from?

You can see how Naffah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naffah family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Naffah's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naffah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naffah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Naffah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Naffah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffah 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Naffah. 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 57 military records available for the last name Naffah. For the veterans among your Naffah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naffah lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Naffah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Naffah in 1969 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naffah 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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