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Nigara Family History

Nigara 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: Figura, Figaro, Gara, O'gara, Kihara, Ficara, Figard, Sigala, Mihara

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Where is the Nigara family from?

You can see how Nigara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nigara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigara's in USA. California had the highest population of Nigara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nigara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigara 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nigara. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nigara. For the veterans among your Nigara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigara lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nigara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nigara in 1969 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigara 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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