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Supernaw Family History

Supernaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Suprenant or Surprenant. Compare Supernor.

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


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Where is the Supernaw family from?

You can see how Supernaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Supernaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Supernaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Supernaw family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Supernaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Supernaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Supernaw 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 Supernaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Supernaw. 50% of Supernaw men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Supernaw women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Supernaw were Farmer and Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Supernaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Supernaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Supernaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Supernaw. 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 242 military records available for the last name Supernaw. For the veterans among your Supernaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Supernaw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Supernaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Supernaw in 1952 was 36, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Supernaw 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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