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Nets Family History

Nets 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: Ness, Netz, Nett, Neth, Neis, Nees, Neas, Neto, Reis, Neve

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Where is the Nets family from?

You can see how Nets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nets family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nets family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nets's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nets families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Nets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nets 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Nets. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nets. For the veterans among your Nets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nets lifespan?

Average Nets life expectancy in 1980 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nets 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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