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Narcisse Family History

Narcisse Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French male personal name Narcisse.

It is derived from Greek Narkissos.

The name Narkissos itself comes from narkissos, which means ‘narcissus’.

For further reference, see Narciso.

This etymology highlights the connection between different cultures and languages through names.

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


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Where is the Narcisse family from?

You can see how Narcisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narcisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Narcisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 200 Narcisse families living in Louisiana. This was about 87% of all the recorded Narcisse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Narcisse families in 1880.
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What did your Narcisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narcisse. 38% of Narcisse men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Narcisse women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narcisse were Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    28%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Narcisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narcisse 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Narcisse. 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 511 military records available for the last name Narcisse. For the veterans among your Narcisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narcisse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Narcisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Narcisse in 1949 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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