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Nading Family History

Nading Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Nadig.

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


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Where is the Nading family from?

You can see how Nading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nading family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nading families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Nading families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nading's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Nading families in 1840.
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What did your Nading ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nading. 29% of Nading men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nading women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nading were Farm Work and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Nading family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nading 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Nading. 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 458 military records available for the last name Nading. For the veterans among your Nading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nading lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nading in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nading 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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