Vavra Family History

Vavra Surname Meaning

Czech (Vávra) and Slovak (mainly Vávra): from a short form of the personal names Vavřinec (Czech) and Vavrinec (Slovak) equivalents of Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence and Lorenc).

These names have their roots in historical and cultural traditions, reflecting the significance of naming conventions in Czech and Slovak societies.

The surname Vávra is a common derivative in both languages, indicating a shared linguistic heritage and familial lineage.

Additionally, the comparison to Wavra further highlights the variations of the name across different regions and dialects.

This illustrates the evolution of personal names into surnames, embodying history and identity in these Slavic cultures.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Wavra, Kara, Vana, Fara, Vara, Vacha, Mara, Vairo, Favia, Maura

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1K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Vavra family from?

You can see how Vavra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vavra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vavra families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vavra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vavra families in 1891.

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

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vavra.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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There are 5K census records available for the last name Vavra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Vavra. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Vavra. For the veterans among your Vavra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vavra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vavra in 1961 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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Vavra Surname Meaning

Czech (Vávra) and Slovak (mainly Vávra): from a short form of the personal names Vavřinec (Czech) and Vavrinec (Slovak) equivalents of Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence and Lorenc).

These names have their roots in historical and cultural traditions, reflecting the significance of naming conventions in Czech and Slovak societies.

The surname Vávra is a common derivative in both languages, indicating a shared linguistic heritage and familial lineage.

Additionally, the comparison to Wavra further highlights the variations of the name across different regions and dialects.

This illustrates the evolution of personal names into surnames, embodying history and identity in these Slavic cultures.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Vavra family from?

What did your Vavra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vavra.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Vavra family records will you find?

What is the average Vavra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vavra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vavra in 1961 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

Vavra Family History

Vavra Surname Meaning

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Vavra Surname Meaning

32,000 record(s) for Vavra

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Where is the Vavra family from?

What did your Vavra ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Vavra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Vavra lifespan?

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