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Nater Family History

Nater Surname Meaning

German (Näter) and Swiss German: occupational name for a sewer stitcher from Middle High German nāter.

Dutch: probably a nickname from nater ‘snake adder’.

Hispanic (Puerto Rico): probably of German origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Nater families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nater's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nater families in 1891.
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What did your Nater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nater. 100% of Nater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 898 immigration records available for the last name Nater. 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 585 military records available for the last name Nater. For the veterans among your Nater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nater lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nater in 1963 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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