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Naraus Family History

Naraus 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: Karas, Maras, Naas, Darius, Navas, Narum, Caras, Jahraus, Arauz

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Where is the Naraus family from?

You can see how Naraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naraus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naraus family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Naraus's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Naraus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naraus 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 Naraus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Naraus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Naraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naraus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Naraus. 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 Naraus. For the veterans among your Naraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naraus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Naraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Naraus in 1968 was 81, and 72 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naraus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naraus 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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