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Nates Family History

Nates 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: Gates, Naves, Mates, Yates, Cates, Kates, Tates, Bates, Nate, Oates

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Where is the Nates family from?

You can see how Nates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Nates families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nates's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nates families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nates 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 Nates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nates. 37% of Nates men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nates women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nates were Farm and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nates 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Nates. 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 Nates. For the veterans among your Nates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nates lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nates in 1967 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nates 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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