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Naton Family History

Naton 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: Caton, Laton, Neaton, Nadon, Eaton, Nation, Paton, Naron, Nason

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Where is the Naton family from?

You can see how Naton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Naton families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Naton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Naton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Naton. 100% of Naton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Naton women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naton 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Naton. 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 Naton. For the veterans among your Naton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Naton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Naton in 1973 was 81, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naton 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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