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Narway Family History

Narway 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: Garay, Radway, Gadway, Galway, Nawaz, Caraway, Barbay, Sarwar, Arvay

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Where is the Narway family from?

You can see how Narway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Narway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Narway families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Narway's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Narway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Narway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narway 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Narway. 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 military records available for the last name Narway. For the veterans among your Narway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Narway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Narway in 1970 was 75, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narway 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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