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Naya Family History

Naya 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: Nay, Kaya, Anaya, Caya, Nava, Noya, Raya, Maya, Saya, Nayak

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Where is the Naya family from?

You can see how Naya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Naya families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Naya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Naya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naya 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 294 census records available for the last name Naya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naya 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Naya. 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 47 military records available for the last name Naya. For the veterans among your Naya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naya lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Naya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Naya in 1959 was 36, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naya 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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