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Novarro Family History

Novarro 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: Navarro, Navarra, Notaro, Novara, Najarro, Navarre, Carro, Rosario

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Where is the Novarro family from?

You can see how Novarro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novarro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Novarro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Novarro families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Novarro's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Novarro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novarro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Novarro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novarro. 53% of Novarro men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Novarro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novarro were Miner and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novarro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novarro 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Novarro. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Novarro. For the veterans among your Novarro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novarro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novarro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Novarro in 1963 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novarro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novarro 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.

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