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Naba Family History

Naba Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Nava.

Japanese: rare name found mostly in central Japan written phonetically 那波 ‘what’ and ‘waves’.

Additionally, it can be expressed as 名場 ‘name’ and ‘place’.

Another variation includes 名葉 ‘name’ and ‘leaves’.

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


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You can see how Naba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Naba families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Naba's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Naba families in 1911.
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What did your Naba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Naba. 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 307 military records available for the last name Naba. For the veterans among your Naba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Naba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Naba in 1976 was 94, and 69 in 2002.

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