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Netar Family History

Netar 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: Detar, Near, Bear, Peter, Dear, Nestor, Tatar, Neal, Pear, Star

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Where is the Netar family from?

You can see how Netar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Netar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Netar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Netar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netar 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 16 census records available for the last name Netar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Netar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Netar. For the veterans among your Netar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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