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Naing Family History

Naing Name Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from naing ‘to overcome’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Ning, Taing, Nading, Laing, Wang, Yang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang

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Where is the Naing family from?

You can see how Naing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naing family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Naing families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Naing family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Naing's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Naing families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Naing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naing 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Naing. 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 4 military records available for the last name Naing. For the veterans among your Naing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naing lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Naing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Naing in 1998 was 78, and 54 in 2002.

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