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Naphew Family History

Naphew 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: Nephew, Napper, Napier, Mathew, Nathe, Mayhew, Naples, Japhet

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Where is the Naphew family from?

You can see how Naphew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naphew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naphew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Naphew families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Naphew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Naphew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naphew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Naphew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naphew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Naphew. 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 Naphew. For the veterans among your Naphew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naphew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Naphew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Naphew in 1967 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naphew 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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