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Nafo Family History

Nafo 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: Naso, Naff, Nafe, Naro, Bao, Cao, Mao, Tao, Aho, Na

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Where is the Nafo family from?

You can see how Nafo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nafo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nafo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nafo 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 Nafo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nafo. 100% of Nafo 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 Nafo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Nafo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nafo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nafo. For the veterans among your Nafo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafo lifespan?

Average Nafo life expectancy in 1963 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nafo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafo 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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