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Nehay Family History

Nehay 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: Hay, Neal, Ney, Neman, Nay, Neat, Demay, Newey, Delay, Behan

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Where is the Nehay family from?

You can see how Nehay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehay family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehay's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Nehay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehay 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 14 census records available for the last name Nehay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nehay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nehay. For the veterans among your Nehay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nehay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nehay in 1967 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehay 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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