Natter Family History

Natter Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name based on an element cognate with Old High German (gi-)nāda or Old Saxon nadha ‘favor grace’.

Occupational name for a snake catcher from Middle High German nāter ‘snake’.

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

Similar surnames: Notter, Nutter, Latter, Netter, Getter, Matter, Lotter, Nester, Witter, Naser

24,000 record(s) for Natter

10K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

Where is the Natter family from?

You can see how Natter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Natter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Natter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Natter families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Natter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Natter families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Natter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Natter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Natter. 15% of Natter men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Natter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Natter were Farmer and Laborer.

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

Laborer

15%

Manager

12%

Carpenter

12%

Farmer

9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

20%

Nurse

20%

New worker

20%

Laborer

14%

What Natter family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Natter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Natter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Natter. 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.

Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Natter. For the veterans among your Natter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Natter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Natter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Natter in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Natter 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.