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Nephi Family History

Nephi Name 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: Pepi, Neri, Sethi, Nelli, Neth, Nishi, Neppl, Nehl, Seppi, Reph

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Where is the Nephi family from?

You can see how Nephi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nephi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nephi families living in Utah. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nephi's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Nephi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nephi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nephi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nephi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Nephi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nephi 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nephi. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nephi. For the veterans among your Nephi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nephi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nephi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nephi in 1970 was 43, and 49 in 2004.

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