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Narela Family History

Narela 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: Varela, Barela, Narula, Parola, Favela, Parella, Jarvela, Saarela

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Where is the Narela family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narela 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 Narela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Narela. 100% of Narela women worked as a Maid.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Narela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narela 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Narela. 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 1 military records available for the last name Narela. For the veterans among your Narela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narela lifespan?

Average Narela life expectancy in 1975 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narela 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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