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Narter Family History

Narter 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: Carter, Barter, Natter, Larter, Arter, Marter, Harter, Nartker

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Where is the Narter family from?

You can see how Narter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Narter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Narter families living in Leicestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Narter's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Narter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narter 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 Narter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Narter. 100% of Narter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Narter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narter 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Narter. 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 221 military records available for the last name Narter. For the veterans among your Narter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Narter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Narter in 1971 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narter 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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