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Namaye Family History

Namaye 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: Ramage, Amaya, Yamane, Natale, Lamay, Naman, Gamage, Tamayo, Lahaye

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Where is the Namaye family from?

You can see how Namaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namaye family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Namaye families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Namaye family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Namaye's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Namaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namaye 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 2 census records available for the last name Namaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namaye 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Namaye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Namaye. For the veterans among your Namaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namaye lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Namaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Namaye in 1986 was 78, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namaye 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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