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Nartney Family History

Nartney 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: Hartney, Partney, Hartley, Arney, Darney, Marteney, Bartley, Carney

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Where is the Nartney family from?

You can see how Nartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nartney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Nartney families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nartney families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nartney's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Nartney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nartney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nartney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nartney. For the veterans among your Nartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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