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Naive Family History

Naive 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: Nave, Naeve, Neve, Cave, Nice, Paine, Laine, Raine, Naito, Naves

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Where is the Naive family from?

You can see how Naive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naive family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naive families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Naive family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Naive's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Naive families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naive ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naive. 100% of Naive men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Naive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naive 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Naive. 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 240 military records available for the last name Naive. For the veterans among your Naive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naive lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Naive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Naive in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naive 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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