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Natelson Family History

Natelson 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: Nelson, Abelson, Adelson, Bartelson, Samelson, Bateson, Waterson

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Where is the Natelson family from?

You can see how Natelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Natelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Natelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Natelson families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 56% of all the recorded Natelson's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Natelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Natelson 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 Natelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Natelson. 48% of Natelson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Natelson women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Executive
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Natelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Natelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Natelson 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Natelson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Natelson. For the veterans among your Natelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Natelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Natelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Natelson in 1963 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Natelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Natelson 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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