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Nalta Family History

Nalta 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: Malta, Nasta, Nauta, Nolta, Hata, Nitta, Sala, Falla, Palla, Bala

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Where is the Nalta family from?

You can see how Nalta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalta family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Nalta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nalta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nalta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalta 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 Nalta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nalta. 50% of Nalta men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Nalta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Nalta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalta 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nalta. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nalta. For the veterans among your Nalta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalta lifespan?

Average Nalta life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalta 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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