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Narveson Family History

Narveson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Narvesen: patronymic from the personal name Narve.

From Old Norse Narfi, ultimately from a word meaning ‘narrow’.

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


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Where is the Narveson family from?

You can see how Narveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Narveson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Narveson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Narveson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Narveson families in 1891.
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What did your Narveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narveson. 61% of Narveson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Narveson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narveson were Cook and 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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Cook
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Narveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narveson 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Narveson. 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 167 military records available for the last name Narveson. For the veterans among your Narveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narveson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Narveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Narveson in 1966 was 75, and 54 in 2004.

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