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Nalt Family History

Nalt 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: Nast, Halt, Salt, Kalt, Natt, Nault, Walt, Alt, Nall, Nale

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Where is the Nalt family from?

You can see how Nalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nalt family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nalt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalt 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 201 census records available for the last name Nalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalt 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nalt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nalt. For the veterans among your Nalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Nalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nalt in 1974 was 84, and 97 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalt 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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