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Nantel Family History

Nantel 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: Mantel, Pantel, Nansel, Santel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel, Ganter, Martel

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Where is the Nantel family from?

You can see how Nantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nantel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 447 Nantel families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Nantel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nantel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nantel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nantel. 35% of Nantel men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Nantel women worked as a Servante. .

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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

  • Journalier
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Cordonnier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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What Nantel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantel 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Nantel. 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 273 military records available for the last name Nantel. For the veterans among your Nantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nantel in 1941 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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