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Nathman Family History

Nathman 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: Nathan, Kathman, Gathman, Nachman, Rathman, Rahman, Notman, Rothman

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Where is the Nathman family from?

You can see how Nathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nathman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nathman families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nathman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nathman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathman 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 Nathman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nathman. 30% of Nathman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Plumber
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Nathman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Nathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nathman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Nathman. For the veterans among your Nathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nathman in 1963 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nathman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathman 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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