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Nadin Family History

Nadin Surname Meaning

from Naden in Spotland (Lancs). The place-name may derive from Old English nafu ‘nave’ perhaps in a topographical sense ‘wheel-shaped hill’ + denu ‘valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nadin family from?

You can see how Nadin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nadin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Nadin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nadin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Nadin families in 1891.
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What did your Nadin 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 Nadin. 10% of Nadin men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Nadin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadin were Unemployed and 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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Coal Hewer (heavy Worker)
    8%
  • Unemployed
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nadin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadin 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Nadin. 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 925 military records available for the last name Nadin. For the veterans among your Nadin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nadin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nadin in 1965 was 78, and 25 in 2003.

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