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Naify Family History

Naify 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: Nay, Naito, Nair, Daisy, Nagy, Naidu, Nail, Nasby, Nairn, Naff

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Where is the Naify family from?

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

What did your Naify ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Naify. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naify 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Naify. 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 59 military records available for the last name Naify. For the veterans among your Naify ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naify lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Naify life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Naify in 1966 was 56, and 71 in 2002.

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