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Nakwas Family History

Nakwas 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, Nakao, Bakas, Nakai, Nawaz, Nikas, Nahas, Niklas, Pallas

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Where is the Nakwas family from?

You can see how Nakwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nakwas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakwas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nakwas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakwas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakwas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nakwas. 100% of Nakwas men worked as a Miner and 100% of Nakwas women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Nakwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakwas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nakwas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nakwas. For the veterans among your Nakwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakwas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Nakwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nakwas in 1967 was 60, and 95 in 2000.

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