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Nahab Family History

Nahab 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: Wahab, Naab, Nahas, Gahan, Naas, Navas, Nagar, Nathan, Nakao, Mahan

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Where is the Nahab family from?

You can see how Nahab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahab family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nahab families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahab's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Nahab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahab 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 Nahab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Nahab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahab 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nahab. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nahab. For the veterans among your Nahab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahab lifespan?

Average Nahab life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahab 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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