Origins of the Nathan surname
About the Nathans
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Interesting facts about Nathan
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What are the most common Nathan first names?
Henry
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Nathans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nathans in 1921
Tailoress
70
Dressmaker
42
Cigar Maker
34
Living On Own Means
31
Private Means
21
Common male occupations for Nathans in 1921
Tailor
98
Cigar Maker
71
General Dealer
54
Butcher
36
Dealer
29
