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Nawe Family History

Nawe 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: Nave, Nace, Nase, Nafe, Nale, Nate, Rawe, Awe, Dawe, Hawe

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Where is the Nawe family from?

You can see how Nawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nawe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nawe families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Nawe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Nawe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawe 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 188 census records available for the last name Nawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Nawe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nawe. For the veterans among your Nawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Nawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nawe in 1967 was 81, and 78 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawe 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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