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Nailau Family History

Nailau 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: Naidu, Nassau, Nail, Neilan, Naiman, Palau, Nails, Nadeau, Naill

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Where is the Nailau family from?

You can see how Nailau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailau family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Nailau families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nailau's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nailau families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nailau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Nailau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nailau. 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 Nailau. For the veterans among your Nailau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailau lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Nailau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nailau in 1978 was 73, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nailau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nailau 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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