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Narson Family History

Narson 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: Parson, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Naron, Nason, Farson

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Where is the Narson family from?

You can see how Narson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Narson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Narson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Narson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narson 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 Narson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Narson. 100% of Narson 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 230 census records available for the last name Narson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Narson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Narson. For the veterans among your Narson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Narson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Narson in 1954 was 56, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narson 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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