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Nalton Family History

Nalton Surname Meaning

see Nawton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nalton family from?

You can see how Nalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Nalton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Nalton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nalton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Optical Glassworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nalton. 100% of Nalton men worked as an Optical Glassworker and 100% of Nalton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Optical Glassworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Nalton. 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 155 military records available for the last name Nalton. For the veterans among your Nalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Nalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nalton in 1973 was 40, and 63 in 1996.

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