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Narehood Family History

Narehood Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Nedderhut or of its rare variant Neerhut (via the intermediate form Nerhut): nickname referring to a particular style of headgear from nieder ‘low’ + hut ‘hat’.

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


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Where is the Narehood family from?

You can see how Narehood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narehood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Narehood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Narehood families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Narehood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Narehood families in 1880.
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What did your Narehood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narehood. 27% of Narehood men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Narehood women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narehood were Operator and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Narehood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Narehood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narehood 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Narehood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Narehood. For the veterans among your Narehood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narehood lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Narehood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Narehood in 1955 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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