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Naes Family History

Naes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Næss: variant of Ness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naes family from?

You can see how Naes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Naes families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Naes's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Naes families in 1911.
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What did your Naes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naes. 69% of Naes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naes 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Naes. 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 515 military records available for the last name Naes. For the veterans among your Naes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Naes in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naes 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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