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Nathenson Family History

Nathenson 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: Nathanson, Matheson, Matherson, Mathewson, Athens, Stenson, Patterson

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Where is the Nathenson family from?

You can see how Nathenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nathenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nathenson families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nathenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nathenson families in 1891.
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What did your Nathenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nathenson. 19% of Nathenson men worked as a Proprietor and 72% of Nathenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nathenson were Shipping Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Nathenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nathenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathenson 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Nathenson. 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 74 military records available for the last name Nathenson. For the veterans among your Nathenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathenson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Nathenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nathenson in 1957 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathenson 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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