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Nettland Family History

Nettland 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: Netland, Newland, Hetland, Neeland, Westland, Pentland, Heitland

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Where is the Nettland family from?

You can see how Nettland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nettland family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nettland's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Nettland families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Nettland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettland 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nettland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nettland. For the veterans among your Nettland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Nettland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nettland in 1972 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettland 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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