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Naffis Family History

Naffis 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: Naff, Gaffin, Raffin, Daffin, Graffis, Maffia, Laffin, Nafus, Navis

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Where is the Naffis family from?

You can see how Naffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naffis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naffis family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Naffis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Naffis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Naffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naffis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Naffis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Naffis. For the veterans among your Naffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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