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Natal Family History

Natal Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Natal (from Latin Natalis) bestowed on someone born at Christmas or with reference to the Marian epithet María del Natal.

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


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Where is the Natal family from?

You can see how Natal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Natal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Natal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Natal family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Natal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Natal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Natal 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 Natal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Natal. 19% of Natal men worked as a Labrador and 34% of Natal women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Natal were Farmer 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

  • Labrador
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Jornalero
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Costurera
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Natal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Natal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Natal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Natal. 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 Natal. For the veterans among your Natal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Natal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Natal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Natal in 1954 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Natal 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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