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Narr Family History

Narr Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a foolish or silly person from Middle High German narr ‘fool jester’. Compare Norr.

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


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Where is the Narr family from?

You can see how Narr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Narr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Narr families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Narr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Narr families in 1891.
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What did your Narr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Narr. 100% of Narr 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Narr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Narr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Narr. For the veterans among your Narr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Narr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Narr in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narr 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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