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Narra Family History

Narra Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): habitational name from Naravaripalli village in Chittoor district.

Filipino: variant of Nara.

Italian: perhaps from a variant of Nara, a feminine form of the personal name Naro, which might be a short form of Gennaro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Narra family from?

You can see how Narra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Narra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Narra families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Narra's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Narra families in 1880.
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What did your Narra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Dress Floor Gr were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narra. 100% of Narra men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Narra women worked as a Dress Floor Gr.

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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 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Floor Gr
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Narra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narra 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Narra. 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 18 military records available for the last name Narra. For the veterans among your Narra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narra lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Narra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Narra in 1980 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narra 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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