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Nayman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Yiddish nayman ‘new man’ (see Neumann ).

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


Similar surnames: Rayman, Naiman, Neyman, Nauman, Nyman, Hayman, Waxman, Gayman, Neeman

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Where is the Nayman family from?

You can see how Nayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nayman family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Nayman's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nayman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nayman. 60% of Nayman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nayman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nayman were Construction and Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Construction
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayman 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Nayman. 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 198 military records available for the last name Nayman. For the veterans among your Nayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nayman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nayman in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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