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Nakash Family History

Nakash 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: Nash, Naas, Navas, Prakash, Nakao, Nakata, Bakas, Barash, Nakano

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Where is the Nakash family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nakash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakash. 100% of Nakash women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nakash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakash 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Nakash. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nakash. For the veterans among your Nakash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakash lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Nakash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nakash in 1980 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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