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Najd Family History

Najd 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: Nard, Naud, Bard, Hard, Hand, Rand, Yard, Na, Land, Hajdu

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What did your Najd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Joiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Najd. 50% of Najd men worked as a Joiner.

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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

  • Joiner
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Najd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najd 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Najd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Najd. For the veterans among your Najd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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