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Narahara Family History

Narahara 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: Nakahara, Kawahara, Narayan, Barbara, Kurihara, Kuwahara, Miyahara

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Where is the Narahara family from?

You can see how Narahara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narahara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Narahara families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Narahara's in USA. California had the highest population of Narahara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narahara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Narahara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Narahara. 67% of Narahara men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Helper
    34%
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What Narahara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Narahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narahara 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Narahara. 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 83 military records available for the last name Narahara. For the veterans among your Narahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narahara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Narahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Narahara in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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