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Nathaniel Name Meaning

From the Biblical Hebrew personal name meaning ‘given by God’. This was borne by a minor prophet in the Bible (2 Samuel 7:2). It is found as both a Jewish and Gentile surname in Europe. In South India it is used as a given name among Christians, and in the U.S. it has come to be used as a family name among South Indian Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Daniel, Nathan, Mathai, Raphael, Kahanek, Handel, Natalie, Natale

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Nathaniel Family Origin

Where is the Nathaniel family from?

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    You can see how Nathaniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nathaniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nathaniel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nathaniel family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nathaniel's in the USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nathaniel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nathaniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Nathaniel Family Occupations

    What did your Nathaniel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Nathaniel family was Barber. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Nathaniel. The most common Nathaniel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Nathaniel's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Laborer

      18%

    • Farm Laborer

      13%

    • Barber

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nathaniel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Nathaniel Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nathaniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nathaniel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nathaniel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nathaniel. For the veterans among your Nathaniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Nathaniel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Nathaniel lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Nathaniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nathaniel in 1942 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nathaniel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nathaniel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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