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Najara Family History

Najara Surname 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: Najar, Najera, Nagata, Kamara, Rajala, Nagar, Basara, Navarra, Nakata

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Where is the Najara family from?

You can see how Najara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Najara families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Najara's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Najara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Najara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Najara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Najara. 100% of Najara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Najara women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Najara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Najara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najara 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Najara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Najara. For the veterans among your Najara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najara lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Najara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Najara in 1972 was 75, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Najara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Najara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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