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Netherwood Family History

Netherwood Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Netherwood in Briercliffe or from a lost place called Netherwood in Whalley (both Lancs). Both place-names appear to derive from Middle English nether ‘lower’ + wode ‘wood’.

(Old English neoðera wudu).

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


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Where is the Netherwood family from?

You can see how Netherwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netherwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Netherwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 289 Netherwood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Netherwood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Netherwood families in 1891.
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What did your Netherwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Netherwood. 34% of Netherwood men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 74% of Netherwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Netherwood were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Dyers Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Cloth Finisher
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Netherwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netherwood 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Netherwood. 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 366 military records available for the last name Netherwood. For the veterans among your Netherwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netherwood lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Netherwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Netherwood in 1963 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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