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Nakian Family History

Nakian 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: Damian, Fabian, Makin, Lakin, Nathan, Nakao, Avakian, Nakano, Nairn

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Where is the Nakian family from?

You can see how Nakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakian family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakian's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakian 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 11 census records available for the last name Nakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakian 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nakian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nakian. For the veterans among your Nakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Nakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nakian in 1986 was 89, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakian 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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