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Naif Family History

Naif Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nair, Nail, Naff, Naef, Naim, Naik, Hain, Bain, Cai, Main

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Where is the Naif family from?

You can see how Naif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naif family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Naif families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Naif family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Naif's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naif families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Naif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naif 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Naif. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Naif. For the veterans among your Naif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naif lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Naif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Naif in 1968 was 49, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naif 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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