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Narlin Family History

Narlin 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: Karlin, Carlin, Harlin, Norlin, Parlin, Nardin, Narain, Garlin

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Where is the Narlin family from?

You can see how Narlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Narlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Narlin families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Narlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Narlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narlin 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 203 census records available for the last name Narlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narlin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Narlin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Narlin. For the veterans among your Narlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Narlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Narlin in 1968 was 55, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narlin 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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