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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


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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.
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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. 100% of Vavra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 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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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 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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