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Nayson Family History

Nayson 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: Naylon, Payson, Wayson, Mayson, Nason, Layson, Rayson, Jayson, Ayson

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Where is the Nayson family from?

You can see how Nayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nayson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Nayson families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nayson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nayson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Nayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nayson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Nayson. For the veterans among your Nayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Nayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nayson in 1987 was 100, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayson 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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