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Nat Family History

Nat 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: Na, Nam, Nay, Neat, Nast, Nau, Nath, Natt, Hnat, Nate

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Where is the Nat family from?

You can see how Nat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Nat family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nat's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Nat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nat. 30% of Nat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nat women worked as a Spinner. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Peddler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%
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What Nat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nat 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Nat. 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 184 military records available for the last name Nat. For the veterans among your Nat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nat in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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