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Naja Family History

Naja 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: Nava, Raja, Najar, Aja, Hata, Kaba, Papa, Sala, Rana, Sada

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Where is the Naja family from?

You can see how Naja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Naja family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Naja's in USA. California had the highest population of Naja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naja 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 Naja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naja. 100% of Naja men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Naja women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stitcher
    40%

What Naja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Naja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naja 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Naja. 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 31 military records available for the last name Naja. For the veterans among your Naja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Naja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Naja in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naja 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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