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Navala Family History

Navala 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: Vavala, Nevala, Savala, Zavala, Nagata, Navas, Rajala, Favela

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Where is the Navala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Navala 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 Navala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orange Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Navala. 100% of Navala men worked as an Orange Picker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Orange Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Navala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navala 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Navala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Navala. For the veterans among your Navala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navala lifespan?

Average Navala life expectancy in 1973 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Navala 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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