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Nettall Family History

Nettall 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: Nuttall, Newhall, Westall, Nettle, Kettell, Neall, Nitta, Neal, Neill

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Where is the Nettall family from?

You can see how Nettall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nettall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nettall family living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nettall's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Nettall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nettall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nettall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nettall. For the veterans among your Nettall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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