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Nafus Family History

Nafus Surname Meaning

Variant of Neafus a surname of Dutch origin (see Nevius).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nafus family from?

You can see how Nafus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nafus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nafus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nafus families in 1911.
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What did your Nafus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nafus. 38% of Nafus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nafus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nafus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nafus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafus 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Nafus. 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 378 military records available for the last name Nafus. For the veterans among your Nafus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nafus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nafus in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafus 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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