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Naphtali Family History

Naphtali 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: Natali, Napoli, Natale, Natalie, Natal, Nakatani, Natoli, Nastasi

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Where is the Naphtali family from?

You can see how Naphtali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naphtali family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Naphtali families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Naphtali families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Naphtali's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naphtali families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naphtali 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 Naphtali ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naphtali. 100% of Naphtali men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Naphtali women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Naphtali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Naphtali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naphtali 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Naphtali. 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 30 military records available for the last name Naphtali. For the veterans among your Naphtali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naphtali lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Naphtali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Naphtali in 1967 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naphtali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naphtali 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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