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Naz Family History

Naz Surname Meaning

Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, and Iranian: from the Persian personal name Nāz meaning literally ‘blandishment’.

It also conveys a sense of ‘elegance’ and ‘gracefulness’.

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


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Where is the Naz family from?

You can see how Naz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Naz families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Naz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Naz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naz. 100% of Naz men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Naz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Naz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Naz. For the veterans among your Naz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Naz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Naz in 1967 was 79, and 32 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naz 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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