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Nach Family History

Nach Surname 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: Bach, Mach, Lach, Nash, Pach, Rach, Hach, Wach, Jach, Gach

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Where is the Nach family from?

You can see how Nach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Nach families living in British Columbia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nach's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nach. 23% of Nach men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Nach women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nach were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

What Nach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nach 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Nach. 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 157,000 military records available for the last name Nach. For the veterans among your Nach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nach in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nach 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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