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Nada Family History

Nada 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: Sada, Rada, Lada, Wada, Hada, Nava, Nida, Dada, Tada, Nadal

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Where is the Nada family from?

You can see how Nada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nada families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nada's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Nada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nada. 72% of Nada 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nada 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Nada. 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 877 military records available for the last name Nada. For the veterans among your Nada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nada lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nada in 1965 was 75, and 63 in 2001.

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