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Naylon Family History

Naylon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin.

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


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Where is the Naylon family from?

You can see how Naylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naylon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Naylon families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Naylon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naylon families in 1911.
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What did your Naylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naylon. 22% of Naylon men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Naylon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naylon were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 550 immigration records available for the last name Naylon. 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 548 military records available for the last name Naylon. For the veterans among your Naylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naylon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Naylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Naylon in 1951 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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