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Nao Family History

Nao 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: Bao, Cao, Mao, Tao, Na, Nam, No, Rao, Nay, Yao

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Where is the Nao family from?

You can see how Nao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nao family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nao families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nao's in USA. California had the highest population of Nao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nao 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 Nao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nao. 100% of Nao women worked as a Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Nao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Nao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nao 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Nao. 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 77 military records available for the last name Nao. For the veterans among your Nao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nao lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nao in 1967 was 45, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nao 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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