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Nako Family History

Nako 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: Nakao, Bako, Mako, Naso, Sako, Naro, Ko, Pak, Bao, Cao

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Where is the Nako family from?

You can see how Nako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nako families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nako's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nako. 50% of Nako men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nako women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Nako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nako 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Nako. 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 207 military records available for the last name Nako. For the veterans among your Nako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nako lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nako in 1966 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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