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Naims Family History

Naims 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: Nims, Naim, Nails, Nam, Rais, Naas, Naito, Naves, Navas, Mains

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Where is the Naims family from?

You can see how Naims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naims families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Naims families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Naims's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Naims families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Naims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naims 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Naims. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Naims. For the veterans among your Naims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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