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Narain Family History

Narain Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Narayan. This surname is also found in Mauritius South Africa Suriname and Guyana.

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


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Where is the Narain family from?

You can see how Narain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Narain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Narain families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Narain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Narain families in 1911.
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What did your Narain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narain. 50% of Narain men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Narain women worked as a Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Narain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Narain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narain 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Narain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Narain. For the veterans among your Narain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narain lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Narain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Narain in 1984 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Narain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narain 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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