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Natham Family History

Natham 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: Nathan, Latham, Tatham, Witham, Mathai, Eastham, Barham, Lapham

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Where is the Natham family from?

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

What did your Natham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Natham. 100% of Natham men worked as a Miller. .

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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

  • Miller
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Natham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Natham 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Natham. 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 40 military records available for the last name Natham. For the veterans among your Natham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Natham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Natham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Natham in 1978 was 64, and 97 in 2000.

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