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Nathe Family History

Nathe Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element cognate with Old High German (gi-)nāda ‘grace benevolence’.

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


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Where is the Nathe family from?

You can see how Nathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nathe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nathe families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nathe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nathe families in 1891.
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What did your Nathe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nathe. 40% of Nathe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nathe women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nathe were Labor and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Practical Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathe 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Nathe. 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 256 military records available for the last name Nathe. For the veterans among your Nathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nathe in 1958 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathe 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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