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Nader Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): variant of Nadir . It is found among both Muslims and Christians. German (also Näder): occupational name for an embroiderer later a tailor from an agent derivative of Middle High German næjen ‘to embroider or sew’.

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


Similar surnames: Nager, Rader, Nadler, Ader, Bader, Lader, Naber, Mader, Nadel, Kader

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Where is the Nader family from?

You can see how Nader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nader families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nader's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nader families in 1911.
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What did your Nader ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nader. 40% of Nader men worked as a Merchant. .

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    40%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nader 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nader. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nader. For the veterans among your Nader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nader lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nader in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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