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Nayres Family History

Nayres 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: Sayres, Ayres, Hayes, Haynes, Mares, Naves, Bares, Ares, Ayles, Kares

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Where is the Nayres family from?

You can see how Nayres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayres family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nayres family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nayres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nayres families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Nayres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayres 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nayres. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nayres. For the veterans among your Nayres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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