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Naynor Family History

Naynor 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: Gaynor, Naylor, Maynor, Taynor, Raynor, Mayor, Taylor, Nabor, Rayner

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Where is the Naynor family from?

You can see how Naynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naynor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Naynor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Naynor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naynor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Naynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naynor 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Naynor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Naynor. For the veterans among your Naynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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