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Nettie Family History

Nettie 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: Nettle, Netti, Pettie, Notte, Netter, Jette, Pettis, Nett, Netto

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Where is the Nettie family from?

You can see how Nettie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nettie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nettie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nettie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nettie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nettie 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 Nettie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nettie. 34% of Nettie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nettie women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nettie were New Worker and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nettie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nettie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettie 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Nettie. 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 154 military records available for the last name Nettie. For the veterans among your Nettie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nettie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nettie in 1966 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nettie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettie 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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