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Nather Family History

Nather 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: Mather, Rather, Natter, Cather, Nathe, Lather, Sather, Cater, Washer

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Where is the Nather family from?

You can see how Nather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Nather families living in Channel Islands. This was about 15% of all the recorded Nather's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Nather families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nather 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 Nather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nather. 27% of Nather men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Nather women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nather were Foreman and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nather 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Nather. 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 518 military records available for the last name Nather. For the veterans among your Nather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nather lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nather in 1962 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nather

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nather 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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