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Naess Family History

Naess 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: Ness, Nass, Niess, Nauss, Bass, Wass, Nash, Kress, Naas, Hass

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Where is the Naess family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naess. 100% of Naess men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Naess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Naess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naess 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naess. 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 99 military records available for the last name Naess. For the veterans among your Naess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naess lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Naess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Naess in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naess 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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