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Nething Family History

Nething 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: Etling, Nehring, Neering, Oetting, Nearing, Metting, Getting, Gethin

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Where is the Nething family from?

You can see how Nething families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nething family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nething families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nething families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nething's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nething families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nething 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 Nething ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nething. 32% of Nething men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nething women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nething were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Printer
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Nething family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Nething. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nething 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Nething. 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 254 military records available for the last name Nething. For the veterans among your Nething ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nething lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nething life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nething in 1955 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nething 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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