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Narvaez Family History

Narvaez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Narváez): habitational name from a place so called near Almagro in Ciudad Real province.

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


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Where is the Narvaez family from?

You can see how Narvaez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narvaez family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Narvaez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 10 Narvaez families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narvaez's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Narvaez families in 1871.
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What did your Narvaez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narvaez. 30% of Narvaez men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Narvaez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narvaez were Labrador and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Jornalero
    10%
  • Labrador
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Costurera
    19%
  • Servienta
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Narvaez. 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 Narvaez. For the veterans among your Narvaez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narvaez lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Narvaez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Narvaez in 1956 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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