This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nazareth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nazareth Family History

Nazareth Surname Meaning

Portuguese and French: from a personal name adopted with reference to Jesus of Nazareth.

This surname is also found among Christians in western India (mainly Maharashtra and Goa).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nazareth family from?

You can see how Nazareth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nazareth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nazareth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nazareth family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nazareth's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nazareth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nazareth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nazareth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oysterman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nazareth. 50% of Nazareth men worked as an Oysterman and 77% of Nazareth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nazareth were Laborer and Maid.

View Census Data for Nazareth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oysterman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    77%
  • Maid
    24%

What Nazareth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Nazareth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nazareth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nazareth

Passenger Lists

There are 435 immigration records available for the last name Nazareth. 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.

View all Nazareth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 521 military records available for the last name Nazareth. For the veterans among your Nazareth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nazareth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nazareth family history

Discover More

What is the average Nazareth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nazareth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nazareth in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nazareth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nazareth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nazareth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial