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Named Family History

Named 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: Namey, Hamed, James, Nemec, Hamel, Camel, Hamer, Nam, Kamel, Nave

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Where is the Named family from?

You can see how Named families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Named family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Named families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Named families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Named's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Named families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Named 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 511 census records available for the last name Named. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Named 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Named. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Named. For the veterans among your Named ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Named lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Named 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Named

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