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Nachay Family History

Nachay Name 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: Bachar, Nathan, Lachat, Machak, Macha, Hachey, Nacht, Bacha, Zachar

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Where is the Nachay family from?

You can see how Nachay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nachay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nachay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nachay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nachay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nachay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Nachay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nachay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nachay. For the veterans among your Nachay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Nachay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nachay in 1972 was 81, and 80 in 1995.

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