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Nakas Family History

Nakas 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: Naas, Navas, Nakao, Bakas, Nakai, Nikas, Nahas, Karas, Vadas, Maras

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Where is the Nakas family from?

You can see how Nakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nakas families living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nakas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakas 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 Nakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakas. 34% of Nakas men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    12%

What Nakas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Nakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakas 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Nakas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nakas. For the veterans among your Nakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nakas in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakas 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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