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Nayhew Family History

Nayhew 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: Mayhew, Mathew, Nathe, Layher, Nephew, Mayher, Sayer, Matthew, Hayes

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Where is the Nayhew family from?

You can see how Nayhew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayhew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nayhew family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nayhew's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nayhew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nayhew 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 32 census records available for the last name Nayhew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayhew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nayhew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nayhew. For the veterans among your Nayhew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayhew lifespan?

Average Nayhew life expectancy in 1965 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayhew 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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