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Nentwig Family History

Nentwig Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Nantwig Nentwig composed of the elements nand ‘bold brave’ + wīg ‘battle’.

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


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Where is the Nentwig family from?

You can see how Nentwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nentwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nentwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nentwig family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nentwig's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nentwig families in 1891.
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What did your Nentwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nentwig. 15% of Nentwig men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Nentwig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nentwig were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Nentwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Nentwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nentwig 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Nentwig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Nentwig. For the veterans among your Nentwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nentwig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nentwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nentwig in 1961 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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