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Nazareth Family History

Nazareth Name Meaning

Portuguese and French: from a personal name adopted with reference to Jesus of Nazareth. This surname is also found among Christians in western India (mainly Maharashtra and Goa).

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


Similar surnames: Nazarenus, Lazare, Nazario, Cadoret, Kamrath, Naar, Nazar, Nazarian

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Where is the Nazareth family from?

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

In 1940, Oysterman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nazareth. 50% of Nazareth men worked as an Oysterman and 77% of Nazareth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nazareth were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Oysterman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    77%
  • Maid
    24%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Nazareth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nazareth 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Nazareth. 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 521 military records available for the last name Nazareth. For the veterans among your Nazareth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nazareth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nazareth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nazareth in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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