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Netel Family History

Netel 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: Nebel, Netzel, Nestel, Nevel, Neel, Peter, Neve, Peel, Nemec, Eitel

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Where is the Netel family from?

You can see how Netel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Netel families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Netel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Netel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netel 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 71 census records available for the last name Netel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Netel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Netel. For the veterans among your Netel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Netel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Netel in 1975 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netel 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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