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Nafis Family History

Nafis 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: Nafus, Navis, Paris, Danis, Rais, Manis, Naas, Matis, Baris, Naves

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Where is the Nafis family from?

You can see how Nafis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nafis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nafis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nafis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nafis 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 464 census records available for the last name Nafis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafis 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nafis. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nafis. For the veterans among your Nafis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nafis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nafis in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafis 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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