This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nagara family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nagara Family History

Nagara Surname 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: Nagata, Nagar, Agard, Kamara, Nagano, Kagawa, Basara, Navarra, Nagao

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nagara family from?

You can see how Nagara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nagara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nagara family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagara's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nagara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nagara ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Nagara | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Longshoreman
    100%

What Nagara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nagara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nagara

Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Nagara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Nagara immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Nagara. For the veterans among your Nagara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nagara military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nagara family history

Discover More

What is the average Nagara lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nagara

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nagara family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial