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Naab Family History

Naab Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Naab in Bavaria or from the Naab river, a tributary of the Danube. The word is of pre-ancient Germanic origin meaning ‘damp moist’.

It is related to German Nebel ‘fog mist’.

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


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Where is the Naab family from?

You can see how Naab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Naab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Naab families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Naab's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Naab families in 1891.
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What did your Naab ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naab. 100% of Naab women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naab 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Naab. 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 926 military records available for the last name Naab. For the veterans among your Naab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naab lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Naab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Naab in 1951 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naab 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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