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Nostra Family History

Nostra 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: Noser, Costa, Nora, Kostka, Lastra, Nasta, Novara, Nocera, Nesta

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Where is the Nostra family from?

You can see how Nostra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nostra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nostra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nostra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nostra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nostra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Nostra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nostra 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nostra. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nostra. For the veterans among your Nostra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nostra lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Nostra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nostra in 1982 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nostra 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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