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Narthey Family History

Narthey 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: Northey, Hartley, Hartney, Barthe, Bartley, Gartley, Garthe, Athey

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Where is the Narthey family from?

You can see how Narthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narthey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Narthey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Narthey families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Narthey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Narthey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Narthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narthey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Narthey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Narthey. For the veterans among your Narthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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