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Nathem Family History

Nathem 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: Nathe, Lathem, Mather, Hatem, Nathan, Latham, Rather, Mathew, Natter

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Where is the Nathem family from?

You can see how Nathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nathem family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathem's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Nathem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathem 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 124 census records available for the last name Nathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nathem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nathem. For the veterans among your Nathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathem lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nathem in 1981 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathem 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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