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Nag Family History

Nag Name Meaning

Indian (West Bengal Andhra Pradesh) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha and Vaishya name from Sanskrit nāga ‘cobra serpent’ which was a totemic symbol.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Na, Nam, Nay, Nagi, Nagy, Nau, Tag, Ng, Wang, Yang

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Where is the Nag family from?

You can see how Nag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nag family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nag's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nag families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Nag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nag 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Nag. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nag. For the veterans among your Nag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nag lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nag in 1967 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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