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Nathans Name Meaning

Jewish: patronymic from Nathan .

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


Similar surnames: Nathanson, Nathan, Athans, Nahas, Kahana, Cahan, Kattan, Naiman

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Where is the Nathans family from?

You can see how Nathans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Nathans families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nathans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nathans families in 1891.
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What did your Nathans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nathans. 100% of Nathans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nathans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathans 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Nathans. 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 623 military records available for the last name Nathans. For the veterans among your Nathans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nathans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nathans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nathans in 1960 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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