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Nawracaj Family History

Nawracaj 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: Narayan, Nawrocki, Abraham, Barca, Arata, Araya, Barabas, Nagata

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Where is the Nawracaj family from?

You can see how Nawracaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawracaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nawracaj families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nawracaj's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nawracaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawracaj 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 Nawracaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nawracaj. 67% of Nawracaj men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nawracaj women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nawracaj were Truck Driver and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Nawracaj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Nawracaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawracaj 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Nawracaj. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nawracaj. For the veterans among your Nawracaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawracaj lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nawracaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nawracaj in 1963 was 41, and 54 in 2004.

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