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Nai Family History

Nai Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly northern states): from Sanskrit napit ‘barber’. Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 能 adopted in place of the surname Xiong (熊) by descendants of Xiong Zhi, prince of the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC) in order to escape from political persecution.

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 佴, one possible origin that was traced back to Persian immigrants in present-day Jiangsu province during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD). Chinese: Teochew, Hokkien, and Taiwanese form of the surname 賴 see Lai.

West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Nai family from?

You can see how Nai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nai families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Nai's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Nai families in 1880.
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What did your Nai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nai. 50% of Nai men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nai women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nai were Tailor and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Nai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nai 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Nai. 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 256 military records available for the last name Nai. For the veterans among your Nai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Nai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nai in 1967 was 90, and 81 in 2001.

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