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Nahr Family History

Nahr 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: Nohr, Bahr, Nair, Jahr, Ahr, Kahr, Lahr, Sahr, Fahr, Gahr

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Where is the Nahr family from?

You can see how Nahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nahr families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nahr's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nahr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahr 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 Nahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahr. 50% of Nahr women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Nahr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Nahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahr 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Nahr. 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 578 military records available for the last name Nahr. For the veterans among your Nahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nahr in 1962 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahr 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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