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Nantha Family History

Nantha 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: Ranta, Nathan, Mancha, Santa, Martha, Nasta, Nantz, Nath, Banta

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Where is the Nantha family from?

You can see how Nantha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantha family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nantha families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nantha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nantha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nantha ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nantha ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nantha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantha 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nantha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nantha. For the veterans among your Nantha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantha lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Nantha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nantha in 1990 was 35, and 64 in 2000.

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