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Njaa Family History

Njaa 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: Na, Nam, Neal, Naas, Nay, Neat, Niwa, Ojala, Noah, Nora

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Where is the Njaa family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Njaa. 50% of Njaa men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Njaa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Njaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Njaa 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Njaa. 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 101 military records available for the last name Njaa. For the veterans among your Njaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Njaa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Njaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Njaa in 1965 was 82, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Njaa 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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