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Naterson Family History

Naterson 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: Waterson, Paterson, Peterson, Patterson, Catterson, Akerson, Otterson

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Where is the Naterson family from?

You can see how Naterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naterson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Naterson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Naterson family living in Ayrshire. This was about 8% of all the recorded Naterson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Naterson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naterson 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 78 census records available for the last name Naterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naterson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Naterson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Naterson. For the veterans among your Naterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naterson lifespan?

Average Naterson life expectancy in 1981 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naterson 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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