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Nate Family History

Nate Name Meaning

English: altered form of Neat .

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


Similar surnames: Pate, Mate, Nathe, Tate, Nale, Bate, Haye, Cage, Gatt, Onate

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Where is the Nate family from?

You can see how Nate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nate family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nate's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nate families in 1840.
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What did your Nate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nate. 38% of Nate men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nate women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nate were Farm Hand and Cook. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nate 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Nate. 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 293 military records available for the last name Nate. For the veterans among your Nate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nate lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nate in 1960 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

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