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Navarre Family History

Navarre Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Navarre (see Navarra ).

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


Similar surnames: Navarro, Navarra, Labarre, Barre, Lamarre, Navarrete, Savarese

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Where is the Navarre family from?

You can see how Navarre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Navarre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Navarre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Navarre families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Navarre's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Navarre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Navarre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Navarre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Navarre. 28% of Navarre men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Navarre women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Navarre were Salesman and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Navarre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navarre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Navarre. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Navarre. For the veterans among your Navarre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navarre lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Navarre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Navarre in 1950 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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