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Natter Family History

Natter Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name based on an element cognate with Old High German (gi-)nāda or Old Saxon nadha ‘favor grace’.

Occupational name for a snake catcher from Middle High German nāter ‘snake’.

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


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Where is the Natter family from?

You can see how Natter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Natter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Natter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Natter families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Natter's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Natter families in 1911.
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What did your Natter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Natter. 15% of Natter men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Natter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Natter were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Natter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Natter. For the veterans among your Natter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Natter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Natter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Natter in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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