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Novarra Family History

Novarra 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: Navarra, Novara, Navarro, Navarre, Vara, Borra, Barra, Marra, Kotara

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Where is the Novarra family from?

You can see how Novarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novarra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novarra families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Novarra families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Novarra's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Novarra families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Novarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novarra 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Novarra. 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 48 military records available for the last name Novarra. For the veterans among your Novarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novarra lifespan?

Average Novarra life expectancy in 1990 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novarra 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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