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Nalton Family History

Nalton Surname Meaning

see Nawton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nalton family from?

You can see how Nalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nalton families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nalton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nalton families in 1911.
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What did your Nalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalton. 50% of Nalton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nalton women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • General Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Nalton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalton 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Nalton. 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 155 military records available for the last name Nalton. For the veterans among your Nalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Nalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nalton in 1973 was 40, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalton 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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