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Nakay Family History

Nakay 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: Nakao, Nakai, Kay, Sakai, Naas, Nay, Navas, Nagar, Garay, Oakey

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Where is the Nakay family from?

You can see how Nakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nakay families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nakay's in USA. California had the highest population of Nakay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nakay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nakay. For the veterans among your Nakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nakay

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