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Nettgen Family History

Nettgen 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, Nettle, Bestgen, Etten, Betten, Nebgen, Metten, Bettger

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Where is the Nettgen family from?

You can see how Nettgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nettgen families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nettgen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nettgen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nettgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettgen 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 Nettgen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nettgen. For the veterans among your Nettgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nettgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nettgen in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nettgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettgen 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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