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Nareff Family History

Nareff 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: Neff, Reff, Naff, Naef, Streff, Greff, Sarff, Narez, Hare, Carey

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Where is the Nareff family from?

You can see how Nareff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nareff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nareff families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nareff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nareff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nareff 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 48 census records available for the last name Nareff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nareff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nareff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nareff. For the veterans among your Nareff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nareff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Nareff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nareff in 1950 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nareff 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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