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Narrow Family History

Narrow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Americanized form of French Noreau.

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


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Where is the Narrow family from?

You can see how Narrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Narrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Narrow families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Narrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Narrow families in 1891.
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What did your Narrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Narrow. 100% of Narrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Narrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narrow 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Narrow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Narrow. For the veterans among your Narrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Narrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Narrow in 1963 was 92, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narrow 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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