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Nathey Family History

Nathey 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: Athey, Nathe, Mathey, Cathey, Athy, Mather, Nathan, Rather, Matey

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Where is the Nathey family from?

You can see how Nathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nathey family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Nathey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathey 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 215 census records available for the last name Nathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nathey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Nathey. For the veterans among your Nathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Nathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nathey in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nathey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathey 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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