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Naian Family History

Naian 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: Nairn, Naman, Naiman, Hain, Bain, Damian, Main, Cain, Kazan, Fagan

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Where is the Naian family from?

You can see how Naian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Naian families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Naian family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naian's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Naian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naian 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 22 census records available for the last name Naian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naian 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Naian. 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 Naian. For the veterans among your Naian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naian

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