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Naway Family History

Naway 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: Nawaz, Sawa, Naas, Nay, Kawai, Navas, Niwa, Nagar, Garay, Radway

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Where is the Naway family from?

You can see how Naway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naway family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Naway's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Naway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naway 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 66 census records available for the last name Naway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Naway. 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 7 military records available for the last name Naway. For the veterans among your Naway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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