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Naleway Family History

Naleway 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: Galway, Janeway, Salway, Nalepa, Jakeway, Calaway, Alway, Alloway

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Where is the Naleway family from?

You can see how Naleway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naleway family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Naleway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Naleway family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Naleway's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Naleway families in 1861.
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What did your Naleway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naleway. 34% of Naleway men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Naleway women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Power Machine Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Upholsterer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Naleway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Naleway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naleway 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Naleway. 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 113 military records available for the last name Naleway. For the veterans among your Naleway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naleway lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Naleway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Naleway in 1960 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naleway 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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