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Nayar Family History

Nayar Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Nair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nayar family from?

You can see how Nayar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nayar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Nayar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nayar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nayar families in 1911.
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What did your Nayar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nayar. 50% of Nayar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Nayar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Nayar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayar 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Nayar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Nayar. For the veterans among your Nayar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Nayar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nayar in 1985 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayar 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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