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Nantell Family History

Nantell Name 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: Antell, Mantell, Santell, Mansell, Hartell, Mantel, Castell, Cantrell

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Where is the Nantell family from?

You can see how Nantell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nantell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nantell families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nantell's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nantell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nantell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nantell. 34% of Nantell men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Nantell women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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What Nantell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Nantell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantell 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 Nantell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nantell. For the veterans among your Nantell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Nantell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nantell in 1964 was 67, and 100 in 1998.

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