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Northan Family History

Northan 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: Northam, Nortman, Worthan, Northen, Norman, Notman, North, Wortman

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Where is the Northan family from?

You can see how Northan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Northan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Northan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Northan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Northan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northan 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 Northan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Northan. 67% of Northan men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Northan 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

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Northan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Northan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northan 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Northan. 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 233 military records available for the last name Northan. For the veterans among your Northan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Northan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Northan in 1966 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Northan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northan 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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