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Narten Family History

Narten 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: Garten, Parten, Harten, Karten, Sarten, Carten, Barten, Marten

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Where is the Narten family from?

You can see how Narten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Narten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Narten families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narten's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Narten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narten 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 Narten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narten. 67% of Narten men worked as a Farm Helper and 100% of Narten women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Narten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Narten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narten 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Narten. 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 84 military records available for the last name Narten. For the veterans among your Narten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Narten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Narten in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Narten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narten 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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