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Naher Family History

Naher 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: Naber, Nager, Nader, Naser, Neher, Maher, Nauer, Zaher, Daher, Sayer

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Where is the Naher family from?

You can see how Naher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Naher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Naher families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Naher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naher 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 Naher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naher. 37% of Naher men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Naher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naher were Shipping Clerk and Assistant.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Assistant
    29%

What Naher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naher 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Naher. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Naher. For the veterans among your Naher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Naher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Naher in 1951 was 61, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naher 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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