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Narvie Family History

Narvie 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: Arvie, Jarvie, Garvie, Harvie, Marie, Nave, Marvin, Jarvi, Natvig

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Where is the Narvie family from?

You can see how Narvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narvie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Narvie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Narvie families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narvie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Narvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Narvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narvie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Narvie. 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 Narvie. For the veterans among your Narvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narvie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Narvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Narvie in 1977 was 80, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narvie 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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