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Nawai Family History

Nawai 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: Kawai, Nagai, Nakai, Nawaz, Sakai, Sawa, Naas, Navas, Niwa, Iwai

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Where is the Nawai family from?

You can see how Nawai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nawai families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nawai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nawai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawai 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 110 census records available for the last name Nawai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawai 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nawai. 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 Nawai. For the veterans among your Nawai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawai lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nawai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nawai in 1965 was 66, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nawai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawai 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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