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Nathansen Family History

Nathansen 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: Nathanson, Nathaniel, Nathans, Nathan, Athans, Johansen, Bahnsen

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Where is the Nathansen family from?

You can see how Nathansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathansen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nathansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nathansen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathansen's in USA. California had the highest population of Nathansen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathansen 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 102 census records available for the last name Nathansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathansen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Nathansen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nathansen. For the veterans among your Nathansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathansen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Nathansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nathansen in 1970 was 48, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathansen 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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