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Naylar Family History

Naylar Surname Meaning

see Naylor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Naylar family from?

You can see how Naylar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naylar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naylar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Naylar families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Naylar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naylar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naylar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naylar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naylar. 28% of Naylar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Naylar women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naylar were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Naylar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naylar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naylar 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Naylar. 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 46 military records available for the last name Naylar. For the veterans among your Naylar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naylar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Naylar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Naylar in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 1988.

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