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Naar Family History

Naar Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Nahar German: from a short form of the personal name Bernaert a variant of Bernhard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naar family from?

You can see how Naar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Naar families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Naar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naar families in 1911.
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What did your Naar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naar. 64% of Naar men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Naar women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naar were Printer and Housekeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Naar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naar. 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 376 military records available for the last name Naar. For the veterans among your Naar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Naar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Naar in 1964 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naar 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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