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Nauta Family History

Nauta Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Friesland): humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Dutch schipper ‘boatman’ from nauta ‘sailor’.

Italian: possibly an occupational name for a sailor from nauta ‘helmsman’ (from Latin nauta ‘sailor’).

Chamorro (Guam): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Nauta family from?

You can see how Nauta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nauta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nauta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nauta families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nauta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nauta families in 1911.
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What did your Nauta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nauta. 30% of Nauta men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Nauta women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nauta were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    59%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nauta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nauta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nauta. 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 679 military records available for the last name Nauta. For the veterans among your Nauta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nauta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nauta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nauta in 1950 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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