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Naus Family History

Naus Name Meaning

Dutch (Limburg): patronymic from a shortened form of the Middle Dutch personal name Arnoud (see Arnold ). German: habitational name from any of the places called Nausen (Lower Saxony) or Naus (near Trier).

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


Similar surnames: Nau, Naas, Gaus, Paus, Lau, Baust, Prus, Knaus, Nave, Kaus

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Where is the Naus family from?

You can see how Naus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Naus families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Naus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Naus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naus. 41% of Naus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Naus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naus were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Naus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naus 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Naus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Naus. For the veterans among your Naus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Naus in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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