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Nations Family History

Nations Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nation.

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


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Where is the Nations family from?

You can see how Nations families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nations family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nations families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nations family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nations's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nations families in 1911.
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What did your Nations ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nations. 39% of Nations men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Nations women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nations were Operator and Student Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    4%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Student Nurse
    7%

What Nations family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Nations. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nations 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Nations. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Nations. For the veterans among your Nations ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nations lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nations life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nations in 1953 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nations 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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