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Nafius Family History

Nafius 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, Darius, Naus, Agius, Balius, Hofius, Lanius, Bafus, Nails

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Where is the Nafius family from?

You can see how Nafius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nafius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nafius families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafius's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nafius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nafius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafius 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nafius. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nafius. For the veterans among your Nafius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafius lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Nafius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nafius in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafius 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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