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Nakes Family History

Nakes 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: Naves, Takes, Oakes, Eakes, Noakes, Akes, Jakes, Bakes, Yakes, Fakes

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Where is the Nakes family from?

You can see how Nakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nakes families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nakes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nakes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nakes. 100% of Nakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Nakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nakes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nakes. For the veterans among your Nakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Nakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nakes in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 1977.

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