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Nethery Family History

Nethery Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish (Tyrone): probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Nethery family from?

You can see how Nethery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nethery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nethery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nethery families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nethery's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Nethery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nethery 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 Nethery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nethery. 31% of Nethery men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Nethery women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nethery were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Nethery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nethery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nethery 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Nethery. 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 944 military records available for the last name Nethery. For the veterans among your Nethery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nethery lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nethery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nethery in 1955 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nethery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nethery 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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