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Nath Family History

Nath Surname Meaning

Indian: from Sanskrit nātha ‘lord’. This commonly occurs as the final element of a compound personal name.

From this usage, it evolved into a surname.

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


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Where is the Nath family from?

You can see how Nath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Nath families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nath 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 Nath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nath. 67% of Nath 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Evacuee
    34%

What Nath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nath. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nath. For the veterans among your Nath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nath lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nath in 1953 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nath 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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