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Nathews Family History

Nathews 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: Mathews, Athens, Matthews, Mathew, Nethers, Gathers, Nathe, Mathes

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Where is the Nathews family from?

You can see how Nathews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathews family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nathews families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nathews family living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nathews's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Nathews families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathews 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 Nathews ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nathews. 100% of Nathews men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nathews women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nathews family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Nathews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathews 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nathews. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nathews. For the veterans among your Nathews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathews lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Nathews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nathews in 1978 was 86, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nathews

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathews 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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