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Nadal Family History

Nadal Surname Meaning

Catalan and French (Occitan): from the personal name Nadal from nadal ‘Christmas’ (from Latin natalis ‘birthday’) the name given to a child born on that day or during that time of year.

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


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Where is the Nadal family from?

You can see how Nadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nadal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Nadal families living in Essex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nadal's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nadal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nadal 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 Nadal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadal. 46% of Nadal men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Nadal women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadal were Chauffeur and Costurera.

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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
    46%
  • Picker
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Costurera
    29%

What Nadal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadal 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nadal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nadal. For the veterans among your Nadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nadal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nadal in 1962 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nadal 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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