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Narraway Family History

Narraway Surname Meaning

see Northway.

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


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Where is the Narraway family from?

You can see how Narraway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narraway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Narraway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Narraway families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Narraway's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Narraway families in 1911.
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What did your Narraway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Narraway. 100% of Narraway men worked as a Builders Accountant and 91% of Narraway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Builders Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    10%

What Narraway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Narraway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narraway 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Narraway. 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 170 military records available for the last name Narraway. For the veterans among your Narraway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narraway lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Narraway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Narraway in 1982 was 93, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narraway 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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