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Naw Family History

Naw 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: Maw, Na, Nam, Daw, Haw, Nay, New, Faw, Nau, Yaw

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Where is the Naw family from?

You can see how Naw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Naw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Naw family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naw's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Naw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naw 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 Naw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naw. 21% of Naw men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Naw women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naw were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    21%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Naw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naw 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Naw. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Naw. For the veterans among your Naw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Naw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Naw in 1966 was 64, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naw 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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