Origins of the Neff surname

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    In 1921, most Neffs lived in london

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    1,600 Neff Travel & migration records
    65 Neffs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Neffs

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    Common female occupations for Neffs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Ausgeher

    1

    Barbers

    1

    Clerks

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Common male occupations for Neffs in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    53

    Farm Hands

    45

    Clerks

    24

    Tinsmiths

    24

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    21

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