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Narey Family History

Narey Surname Meaning

from Ó Náradhaigh see Neary.

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


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Where is the Narey family from?

You can see how Narey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Narey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Narey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Narey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Narey families in 1891.
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What did your Narey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Narey. 34% of Narey men worked as an Iron Moulder and 72% of Narey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narey were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Warp Winder
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Narey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narey 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Narey. 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 481 military records available for the last name Narey. For the veterans among your Narey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Narey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Narey in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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