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Navay Family History

Navay 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: Navas, Nava, Navar, Nave, Naas, Nay, Naves, Nagar, Havas, Garay

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Navay 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 34 census records available for the last name Navay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Navay. 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 62 military records available for the last name Navay. For the veterans among your Navay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Navay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Navay in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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