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Naiv Family History

Naiv 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: Nair, Nail, Naim, Naik, Hain, Bain, Cai, Main, Kai, Cain

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Where is the Naiv family from?

You can see how Naiv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naiv family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Naiv families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Naiv's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Naiv families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Naiv ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Naiv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naiv 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Naiv. 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 Naiv. For the veterans among your Naiv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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