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Nettlehurst Family History

Nettlehurst 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: Whitehurst, Tolhurst, Nettles, Netter, Settlemire, Ketelhut, Nettle

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Where is the Nettlehurst family from?

You can see how Nettlehurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettlehurst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nettlehurst families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nettlehurst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nettlehurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nettlehurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Nettlehurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettlehurst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nettlehurst. 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 Nettlehurst. For the veterans among your Nettlehurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettlehurst lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Nettlehurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nettlehurst in 1985 was 73, and 85 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettlehurst 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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