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Naun Family History

Naun 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: Nau, Kaun, Naus, Nann, Raun, Haun, Laun, Daun, Zaun, Baun

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Where is the Naun family from?

You can see how Naun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Naun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Naun families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Naun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naun 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 Naun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naun. 58% of Naun men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Naun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Naun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naun 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Naun. 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 109 military records available for the last name Naun. For the veterans among your Naun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Naun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Naun in 1969 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naun 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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