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Narvaes Family History

Narvaes Name 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: Narvaez, Naves, Navas, Harvey, Barnes, Karas, Marvel, Arras, Maras

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Where is the Narvaes family from?

You can see how Narvaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narvaes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Narvaes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Narvaes families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Narvaes's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Narvaes families in 1880.
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What did your Narvaes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Narvaes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Narvaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narvaes 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Narvaes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Narvaes. For the veterans among your Narvaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narvaes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Narvaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Narvaes in 1964 was 59, and 69 in 1991.

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