Daily AncestorNate
Nate stood for Nathaniel or Nathan in many American records of the 1700s and 1800s.
Nate is a short form of Nathaniel and Nathan.
Do not take Nate and Nathaniel for two different people too quickly. Compare ages, places and the names of relatives to confirm that both names belong to one man. Because Nate served for more than one name, see which full name the same man carries in other records.
As seen in a record1850 census; his 1846 deed is signed Nathaniel
Nate Satterlee, 47, M, Farmer, Ky.
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Daily Ancestor. "Nate." Dictionary of Old Record Words. https://dailyancestor.com/dictionary/nicknames/nate. Last checked 2026-10-15.