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Naffin Family History

Naffin 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, Laflin, Coffin, Duffin, Buffin

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Where is the Naffin family from?

You can see how Naffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Naffin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naffin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naffin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naffin 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 Naffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naffin. 40% of Naffin 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Naffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Naffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffin 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Naffin. 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 91 military records available for the last name Naffin. For the veterans among your Naffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naffin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Naffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Naffin in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naffin 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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