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Naker Family History

Naker 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: Baker, Naber, Nager, Nader, Naser, Raker, Aker, Laker, Haker, Maker

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Where is the Naker family from?

You can see how Naker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Naker family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Naker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Naker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naker. 34% of Naker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Naker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naker 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Naker. 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 63 military records available for the last name Naker. For the veterans among your Naker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Naker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Naker in 1973 was 75, and 85 in 1994.

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