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Netson Family History

Netson 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: Nelson, Neeson, Betson, Getson, Neason, Nesson, Letson, Newson

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Where is the Netson family from?

You can see how Netson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Netson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Netson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Netson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Netson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netson 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 Netson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Netson. 37% of Netson men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Netson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Netson were Salesman and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    21%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Presser
    11%

What Netson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netson 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Netson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Netson. For the veterans among your Netson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Netson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Netson in 1963 was 64, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netson 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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