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Nantes Family History

Nantes 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: Dantes, Antes, Gates, Ganter, Panter, Mantel, Santos, Naves, Anthes

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Where is the Nantes family from?

You can see how Nantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nantes families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 6 Nantes families living in Dorset. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nantes's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Nantes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantes 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 Nantes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nantes. 67% of Nantes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nantes women worked as a Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantes 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Nantes. 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 688 military records available for the last name Nantes. For the veterans among your Nantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Nantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nantes in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nantes 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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