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Nettell Family History

Nettell Surname Meaning

see Nettle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nettell family from?

You can see how Nettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nettell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nettell families living in Kent. This was about 12% of all the recorded Nettell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nettell families in 1891.
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What did your Nettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nettell. 85% of Nettell 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    16%

What Nettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Nettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Nettell. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nettell. For the veterans among your Nettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nettell in 1962 was 70, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettell 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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