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Naveau Family History

Naveau 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: Nadeau, Neveau, Nave, Naves, Navas, Nava, Nassau, Lareau, Labeau

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Where is the Naveau family from?

You can see how Naveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naveau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naveau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Naveau families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Naveau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naveau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naveau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Naveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naveau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Naveau. 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 55 military records available for the last name Naveau. For the veterans among your Naveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naveau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Naveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Naveau in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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