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Nether Family History

Nether 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: Netter, Netzer, Nethers, Neher, Nethery, Sether, Peter, Becher

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Where is the Nether family from?

You can see how Nether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nether family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nether families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nether family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nether's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nether families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nether 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 Nether ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nether. 100% of Nether 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%

What Nether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Nether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nether 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Nether. 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 936 military records available for the last name Nether. For the veterans among your Nether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nether lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nether in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nether 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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