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Netherway Family History

Netherway Surname Meaning

Census 1841 from Nethway House in Brixham (Devon) which is recorded as Nythewaye in 138.

The place-name probably derives from Middle English bynethe nethe ‘beneath’ + weie ‘way road’.

(Old English bineoþan weg).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Netherway family from?

You can see how Netherway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netherway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Netherway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Netherway families living in Devon. This was about 74% of all the recorded Netherway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Netherway families in 1891.
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What did your Netherway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Netherway. 43% of Netherway men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Netherway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Netherway were Steam Roller Driver and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    43%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Steam Roller Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 152 immigration records available for the last name Netherway. 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 113 military records available for the last name Netherway. For the veterans among your Netherway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netherway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Netherway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Netherway in 1965 was 76, and 88 in 1990.

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