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Nawara Family History

Nawara 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: Nagata, Kamara, Nagar, Basara, Zawada, Navarra, Kawata, Sawada

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Where is the Nawara family from?

You can see how Nawara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nawara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nawara families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nawara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nawara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawara 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 Nawara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nawara. 55% of Nawara men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    19%

What Nawara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Nawara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawara 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Nawara. 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 224 military records available for the last name Nawara. For the veterans among your Nawara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawara lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nawara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nawara in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nawara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawara 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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