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Nadan Family History

Nadan 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: Madan, Adan, Naden, Nadon, Nadal, Naman, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas

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Where is the Nadan family from?

You can see how Nadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nadan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Nadan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nadan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nadan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nadan 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 Nadan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nadan. 100% of Nadan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Nadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadan 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Nadan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nadan. For the veterans among your Nadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Nadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nadan in 1976 was 20, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nadan 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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