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Nar Family History

Nar Name 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: Na, Nam, Mar, Nay, Nair, Bar, Dar, Car, Nau, Kar

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Where is the Nar family from?

You can see how Nar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Nar families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nar's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Nar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nar 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 Nar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nar 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Nar. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Nar. For the veterans among your Nar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nar in 1966 was 72, and 46 in 2004.

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