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Nachant Family History

Nachant 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: Nathan, Dechant, Lachat, Machart, Nacht, Chant, Bachand, Machan

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Where is the Nachant family from?

You can see how Nachant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nachant families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nachant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Nachant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachant 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nachant. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nachant. For the veterans among your Nachant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Nachant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nachant in 1966 was 63, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachant 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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