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Narborough Family History

Narborough Surname Meaning

from Narborough (Leics) which is recorded as Norburgh in 1236 Northborough in 1316 and Narborough in 1555. The place-name derives from Old English norð ‘north northern’ + burg ‘fortified place’. Some of the bearers below may belong with (2).

from Narborough (Norfolk) which is recorded as Nereburh in 1086 and Narburgh' in 124. The place-name derives from an uncertain first element perhaps Old English *neru ‘narrow place’ + Old English burg ‘fortified place’. Some of the bearers below may belong with (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Narborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narborough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Narborough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Narborough families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Narborough's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Narborough families in 1891.
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What did your Narborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk (caterers) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Narborough. 50% of Narborough men worked as a Clerk (caterers) and 94% of Narborough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Narborough were General Labourer and House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Clerk (caterers)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • House Duties
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Narborough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Narborough. For the veterans among your Narborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narborough lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Narborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Narborough in 1984 was 74, and 86 in 1991.

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