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Neter Family History

Neter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peter, Netter, Nester, Netzer, Deter, Meter, Geter, Neyer, Neer

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Where is the Neter family from?

You can see how Neter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Neter family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neter's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neter. 100% of Neter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Neter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neter 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Neter. 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 75 military records available for the last name Neter. For the veterans among your Neter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Neter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neter in 1971 was 92, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neter 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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