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Naill Name Meaning

English Irish and Scottish: variant of Nail 1 or Neill . Americanized form of German Nagel . Compare Nail

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


Similar surnames: Nail, Neils, Neild, Wall, Neil, Gall, Niel, Vails, Hall, Gill

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Where is the Naill family from?

You can see how Naill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Naill families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Naill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Naill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naill. 31% of Naill men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Naill women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naill were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naill 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Naill. 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 803 military records available for the last name Naill. For the veterans among your Naill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Naill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Naill in 1961 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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