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Nehra Family History

Nehra 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: Neira, Mehra, Serra, Nohr, Mehta, Kehr, Bera, Sera, Neri, Wehr

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Where is the Nehra family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehra. 100% of Nehra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nehra women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nehra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Nehra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehra 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nehra. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nehra. For the veterans among your Nehra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Nehra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nehra in 1973 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehra 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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