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Netherly Family History

Netherly Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Netherly family from?

You can see how Netherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Netherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Netherly families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Netherly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Netherly families in 1891.
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What did your Netherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Netherly. 59% of Netherly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Netherly women worked as a Cook.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Beaterstockman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Netherly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netherly 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Netherly. 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 320 military records available for the last name Netherly. For the veterans among your Netherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netherly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Netherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Netherly in 1962 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netherly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netherly 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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