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Nayo Family History

Nayo 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: Nay, Rayo, Vayo, Cayo, Naso, Ayo, Naro, Mayo, May, Hay

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Where is the Nayo family from?

You can see how Nayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nayo family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nayo's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Nayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nayo 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 92 census records available for the last name Nayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayo 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Nayo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nayo. For the veterans among your Nayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayo lifespan?

Average Nayo life expectancy in 1984 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nayo 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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