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Naish Name Meaning

English (mainly Wiltshire Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Nash

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


Similar surnames: Nash, Nish, Huish, Bish, Pash, Raish, Fish, Haist, Maish, Daigh

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Where is the Naish family from?

You can see how Naish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Naish families living in Somerset. This was about 20% of all the recorded Naish's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Naish families in 1891.
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What did your Naish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naish. 9% of Naish men worked as a Carpenter and 69% of Naish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naish were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • General Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Naish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Naish. For the veterans among your Naish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naish lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Naish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Naish in 1941 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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