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Netherlands Family History

Netherlands 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: Netherland, Sutherland, Litherland, Netherton, Nethers, Netland

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Where is the Netherlands family from?

You can see how Netherlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netherlands family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Netherlands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Netherlands families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Netherlands's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Netherlands families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netherlands 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 Netherlands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Netherlands. 100% of Netherlands men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Netherlands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Netherlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netherlands 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Netherlands. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Netherlands. For the veterans among your Netherlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netherlands lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Netherlands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Netherlands in 1990 was 69, and 66 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netherlands

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netherlands 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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