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Nawi Family History

Nawi 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: Nagi, Nasi, Cai, Maki, Hawk, Kai, Maw, Mari, Na, Nam

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Where is the Nawi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawi 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 20 census records available for the last name Nawi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawi 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nawi. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nawi. For the veterans among your Nawi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Nawi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nawi in 1976 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawi 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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