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Nathans Family History

Nathans Surname Meaning

Jewish: patronymic from Nathan.

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


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Where is the Nathans family from?

You can see how Nathans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Nathans families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nathans's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nathans families in 1911.
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What did your Nathans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nathans. 36% of Nathans men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Nathans women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nathans were Proprietor and Salesgirl.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Salesgirl
    19%

What Nathans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nathans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathans 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Nathans. 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 623 military records available for the last name Nathans. For the veterans among your Nathans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nathans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nathans in 1960 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathans 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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