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Naz Family History

Naz Name Meaning

Pakistani Bangladeshi Indian and Iranian: from the Persian personal name Nāz meaning literally ‘blandishment’ also ‘elegance gracefulness’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Na, Nam, Nay, Paz, Nau, Baz, Vaz, Nez, Raz, Kaz

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Where is the Naz family from?

You can see how Naz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Naz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Naz families in 1920.
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What did your Naz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naz. 100% of Naz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Naz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Naz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Naz. For the veterans among your Naz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Naz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Naz in 1967 was 79, and 32 in 2001.

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