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Nanfelt Family History

Nanfelt 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: Nansel, Daniel, Mansell, Mandel, Angel, Tafel, Mantel, Bandel, Sandel

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Where is the Nanfelt family from?

You can see how Nanfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nanfelt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nanfelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nanfelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Nanfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanfelt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nanfelt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nanfelt. For the veterans among your Nanfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanfelt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nanfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nanfelt in 1970 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanfelt 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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