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Nahra Family History

Nahra Name 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: Zahra, Bara, Taira, Nohr, Vara, Bahri, Zara, Barra, Marra, Bahr

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Where is the Nahra family from?

You can see how Nahra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nahra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nahra families living in Idaho. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nahra's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Nahra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahra. 34% of Nahra men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Grocer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Nahra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Nahra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahra 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Nahra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Nahra. For the veterans among your Nahra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahra lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nahra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nahra in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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