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Nafz Family History

Nafz 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, Nafe, Na, Nam, Nash, Nave, Napp, Naas, Banz, Nay

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Where is the Nafz family from?

You can see how Nafz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nafz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nafz families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nafz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Nafz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Nafz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nafz. For the veterans among your Nafz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Nafz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nafz in 1951 was 59, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafz 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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