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Nattrass Family History

Nattrass Surname Meaning

English (Durham): habitational name from Nattrass in Alston (Cumberland). The placename probably derives from an Old Norse personal name Nate or the Old Norse nata ‘nettle’.

It may also originate from the combination of Old Norse hrís ‘brushwood’.

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


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Where is the Nattrass family from?

You can see how Nattrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nattrass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nattrass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Nattrass families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nattrass's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nattrass families in 1891.
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What did your Nattrass 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 Nattrass. 25% of Nattrass men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Nattrass women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nattrass were Builders Labourer and Shorthand Typist.

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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
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Insurance Agent
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 653 immigration records available for the last name Nattrass. 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 614 military records available for the last name Nattrass. For the veterans among your Nattrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nattrass lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nattrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nattrass in 1964 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

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