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Naffien Family History

Naffien 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: Gaffin, Raffin, Daffin, Laffin, Offen, Marien, Draffen, Gaffney

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Where is the Naffien family from?

You can see how Naffien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Naffien families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Naffien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Naffien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naffien 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 Naffien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naffien. 100% of Naffien men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Naffien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Naffien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Naffien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Naffien. For the veterans among your Naffien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naffien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Naffien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Naffien in 1972 was 94, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naffien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naffien 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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