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Nathanson Family History

Nathanson Surname Meaning

Jewish: patronymic from Nathan.

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


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Where is the Nathanson family from?

You can see how Nathanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nathanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Nathanson families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Nathanson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nathanson families in 1911.
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What did your Nathanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nathanson. 22% of Nathanson men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Agent
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nathanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathanson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nathanson. 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 Nathanson. For the veterans among your Nathanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathanson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nathanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nathanson in 1945 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathanson 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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