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Nohara Family History

Nohara 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: Novara, Ohara, Nohr, Kotara, Vohra, Nora, Hara, Uehara, Obara, Nonaka

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Where is the Nohara family from?

You can see how Nohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nohara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Nohara families living in Hawaii. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nohara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohara 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 Nohara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nohara. 64% of Nohara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nohara women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nohara were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nohara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Nohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohara 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Nohara. 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 59 military records available for the last name Nohara. For the veterans among your Nohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nohara in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nohara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohara 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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