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Netzler Family History

Netzler 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: Netzer, Betzler, Metzler, Netzley, Etzler, Wetzler, Hetzler, Setzler

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Where is the Netzler family from?

You can see how Netzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Netzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Netzler families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Netzler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Netzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netzler 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 Netzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Netzler. 30% of Netzler men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Netzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Netzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netzler 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Netzler. 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 Netzler. For the veterans among your Netzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Netzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Netzler in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netzler 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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