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Nawa Family History

Nawa 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: Sawa, Niwa, Nava, Nawaz, Bawa, Kawa, Hata, Kaba, Papa, Sala

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Where is the Nawa family from?

You can see how Nawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nawa families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nawa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawa 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 Nawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nawa. 34% of Nawa men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Nawa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nawa were Laborer 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Nawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Nawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawa 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Nawa. 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 93 military records available for the last name Nawa. For the veterans among your Nawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nawa in 1966 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawa 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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