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Nax Family History

Nax 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: Max, Na, Nam, Lax, Nay, Nix, Dax, Wax, Tax, Yax

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Where is the Nax family from?

You can see how Nax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nax family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nax families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nax's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nax families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nax ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nax ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Nax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nax 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Nax. 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 59 military records available for the last name Nax. For the veterans among your Nax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nax lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Nax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nax in 1951 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

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