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Narkin Family History

Narkin 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: Larkin, Markin, Parkin, Harkin, Nardin, Arkin, Narain, Barkin, Carkin

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Where is the Narkin family from?

You can see how Narkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Narkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Narkin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Narkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narkin 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 Narkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trimmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Narkin. 100% of Narkin women worked as a Trimmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Narkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Narkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narkin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Narkin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Narkin. For the veterans among your Narkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Narkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Narkin in 1967 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Narkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narkin 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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