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Nation Family History

Nation Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): cognate of Ash with n- detached from the preceding Middle English definite article in the phrase atten asshen ‘at the ash-trees’.

It is interpreted by folk etymology as if from the English vocabulary word nation.

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


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Where is the Nation family from?

You can see how Nation families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nation family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nation families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 152 Nation families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nation's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Nation families in 1891.
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What did your Nation ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nation. 24% of Nation men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Nation women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nation were Market Gardener Own Account and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Nation. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nation 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nation. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Nation. For the veterans among your Nation ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nation lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nation life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nation in 1945 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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