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Nadal Family History

Nadal Name Meaning

Catalan and French (Occitan): from the personal name Nadal from nadal ‘Christmas’ (from Latin natalis ‘birthday’) the name given to a child born on that day or during that time of year. Compare Noel .

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


Similar surnames: Natal, Vidal, Cabal, Navas, Adam, Casal, Naman, Canal, Rada, Nazar

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Where is the Nadal family from?

You can see how Nadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nadal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Nadal families living in Essex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nadal's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nadal families in 1891.
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What did your Nadal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nadal. 87% of Nadal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Apartment Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadal 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nadal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Nadal. For the veterans among your Nadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nadal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nadal in 1962 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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