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Nathaway Family History

Nathaway 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: Hathaway, Attaway, Hatheway, Hataway, Hattaway, Nathan, Gannaway

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Where is the Nathaway family from?

You can see how Nathaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathaway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nathaway families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathaway's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nathaway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathaway 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 302 census records available for the last name Nathaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathaway 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nathaway. 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 53 military records available for the last name Nathaway. For the veterans among your Nathaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathaway lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Nathaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nathaway in 1978 was 87, and 94 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathaway 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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