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Wawra Family History

Wawra 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: Waara, Wavra, Wawro, Bara, Taira, Ward, Vara, Sawa, Zara, Barra

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Where is the Wawra family from?

You can see how Wawra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wawra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wawra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wawra families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wawra's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wawra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wawra 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 Wawra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wawra. 100% of Wawra men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wawra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wawra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wawra 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Wawra. 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 244 military records available for the last name Wawra. For the veterans among your Wawra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wawra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wawra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wawra in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wawra 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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