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Nathen Family History

Nathen 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: Nathan, Wathen, Nathe, Katzen, Mather, Athens, Rather, Then, Mathew

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Where is the Nathen family from?

You can see how Nathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nathen families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Nathen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathen 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 Nathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nathen. 34% of Nathen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nathen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nathen were Turpentine Labor and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Turpentine Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Nathen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nathen. For the veterans among your Nathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nathen

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