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Nayef Family History

Nayef 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: Naef, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Nave, Mayen, Nye, Naber

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nayef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayef 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nayef. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nayef. For the veterans among your Nayef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayef lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Nayef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nayef in 1972 was 76, and 84 in 1979.

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