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Nayl Family History

Nayl 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: Nay, Nail, Nall, Kayl, Rayl, May, Hay, Gall, Paul, Gal

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Where is the Nayl family from?

You can see how Nayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nayl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nayl families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nayl's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nayl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nayl 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 407 census records available for the last name Nayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nayl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nayl. For the veterans among your Nayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayl lifespan?

Average Nayl life expectancy in 2001 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayl 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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