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Nahey Family History

Nahey 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: Fahey, Vahey, Namey, Nacey, Lahey, Carey, Paley, Hey, Nave, Haney

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Where is the Nahey family from?

You can see how Nahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nahey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nahey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nahey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahey 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 Nahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahey. 100% of Nahey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Nahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nahey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nahey. For the veterans among your Nahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahey lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Nahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nahey in 1998 was 90, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahey 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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