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Narby Family History

Narby 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: Darby, Carby, Norby, Nasby, Nerby, Barby, Tarby, Nary, Carey, Early

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Where is the Narby family from?

You can see how Narby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Narby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Narby family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narby's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Narby families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narby 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 Narby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narby. 100% of Narby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Narby women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Narby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Narby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narby 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Narby. 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 36 military records available for the last name Narby. For the veterans among your Narby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Narby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Narby in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Narby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narby 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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