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Naras Family History

Naras 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: Karas, Maras, Naas, Navas, Caras, Taras, Varas, Paras, Nahas, Ras

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Where is the Naras family from?

You can see how Naras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Naras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Naras families living in Tennessee. This was about 31% of all the recorded Naras's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Naras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Naras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naras 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Naras. 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 38 military records available for the last name Naras. For the veterans among your Naras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Naras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Naras in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naras 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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