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Nauls Family History

Nauls 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: Naus, Nault, Pauls, Rauls, Nalls, Nails, Fauls, Nauss, Sauls, Paul

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Where is the Nauls family from?

You can see how Nauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nauls family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nauls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nauls families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nauls's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nauls families in 1911.
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What did your Nauls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nauls. 59% of Nauls men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nauls women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nauls were Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Nauls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nauls 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nauls. 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 124 military records available for the last name Nauls. For the veterans among your Nauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nauls lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Nauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nauls in 1959 was 38, and 61 in 2003.

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