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Narbett Family History

Narbett Surname Meaning

From Narberth (Pembrokes) which is recorded as Nerberth in 1291 and la Nerbert in 133. The place-name derives from Welsh ar ‘near at by’ + perth ‘thicket copse’.

The N- is from misdivision of yn + Arberth ‘in Arberth’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Narbett family from?

You can see how Narbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narbett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Narbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Narbett families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Narbett's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Narbett families in 1891.
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What did your Narbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Narbett. 77% of Narbett 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
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Narbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narbett 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Narbett. 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 37 military records available for the last name Narbett. For the veterans among your Narbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narbett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Narbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Narbett in 1972 was 64, and 78 in 1999.

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