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Navra Family History

Navra 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: Nava, Vavra, Wavra, Navia, Bara, Taira, Vara, Nave, Zara, Barra

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Where is the Navra family from?

You can see how Navra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Navra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Navra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Navra families living in Arkansas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Navra's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Navra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Navra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Navra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Navra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Navra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navra 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Navra. 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 7 military records available for the last name Navra. For the veterans among your Navra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Navra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Navra in 1973 was 84, and 49 in 2001.

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