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Naters Family History

Naters 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: Waters, Nabers, Cater, Gates, Naber, Naves, Water, Salters, Matters

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Where is the Naters family from?

You can see how Naters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Naters families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Naters families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Naters's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naters families in 1880.
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What did your Naters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naters. 34% of Naters men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Naters women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naters were Attendant and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Naters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naters 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Naters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Naters. For the veterans among your Naters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naters lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Naters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Naters in 1974 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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