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Najvar Family History

Najvar 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: Najar, Navar, Najjar, Navas, Nagar, Nava, Nazar, Naar, Nassar, Hajjar

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Where is the Najvar family from?

You can see how Najvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najvar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Najvar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Najvar families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Najvar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Najvar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Najvar 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 Najvar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Najvar. 38% of Najvar men worked as a Farm Laborer and 75% of Najvar women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Najvar were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    75%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Najvar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Najvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najvar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Najvar. 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 35 military records available for the last name Najvar. For the veterans among your Najvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najvar lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1998, in the United States, Najvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Najvar in 1947 was 34, and 59 in 1998.

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