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Nayhouse Family History

Nayhouse 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: Newhouse, House, Outhouse, Barnhouse, Parkhouse, Nyhus, Dykhouse

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Where is the Nayhouse family from?

You can see how Nayhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nayhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nayhouse families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nayhouse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nayhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nayhouse 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 Nayhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nayhouse. 100% of Nayhouse men worked as an Optician.

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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

  • Optician
    100%

What Nayhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Nayhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayhouse 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nayhouse. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nayhouse. For the veterans among your Nayhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayhouse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Nayhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nayhouse in 1974 was 90, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayhouse 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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