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Naish Name Meaning

English (mainly Wiltshire Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Nash

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


Similar surnames: Nash, Nish, Huish, Bish, Pash, Raish, Fish, Haist, Maish, Daigh

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Where is the Naish family from?

You can see how Naish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 20 Naish families living in Alabama. This was about 65% of all the recorded Naish's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Naish families in 1880.
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What did your Naish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naish. 19% of Naish men worked as a Janitor and 50% of Naish women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naish were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Janitor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Comber
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Naish. For the veterans among your Naish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naish lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Naish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Naish in 1941 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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