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Nagas Family History

Nagas 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: Naas, Navas, Nagar, Nagao, Nagai, Magas, Nahas, Gagas, Ragas, Karas

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Where is the Nagas family from?

You can see how Nagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nagas families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nagas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nagas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagas. 100% of Nagas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Nagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Nagas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Nagas. For the veterans among your Nagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Nagas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nagas in 1985 was 92, and 83 in 1987.

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