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Najas Family History

Najas 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: Naas, Navas, Najar, Nahas, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Faas, Damas, Haas

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Where is the Najas family from?

You can see how Najas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Najas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Najas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Najas's in USA. California had the highest population of Najas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Najas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Najas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Najas. For the veterans among your Najas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najas lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Najas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Najas in 1992 was 64, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Najas 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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