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Wavra Family History

Wavra Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech or Slovak Vávra (see Vavra).

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


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Where is the Wavra family from?

You can see how Wavra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wavra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wavra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wavra families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wavra's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wavra families in 1891.
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What did your Wavra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wavra. 36% of Wavra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wavra women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wavra were Switchman and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Grain Buyer
    8%
  • Switchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wavra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wavra 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Wavra. 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 254 military records available for the last name Wavra. For the veterans among your Wavra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wavra lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wavra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wavra in 1955 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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