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Neathan Family History

Neathan 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, Neaton, Teahan, Heathman, Kathan, Athan, Lathan, Leatham

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Where is the Neathan family from?

You can see how Neathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neathan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neathan families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Neathan family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neathan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Neathan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Neathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neathan 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 immigration records available for the last name Neathan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Neathan. For the veterans among your Neathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neathan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Neathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neathan in 1973 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neathan 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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