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Nettelhorst Family History

Nettelhorst 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: Batenhorst, Selhorst, Haselhorst, Netter, Bettencourt, Nethercott

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Where is the Nettelhorst family from?

You can see how Nettelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettelhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nettelhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nettelhorst families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nettelhorst's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nettelhorst families in 1880.
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What did your Nettelhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nettelhorst. 100% of Nettelhorst men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Nettelhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Nettelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettelhorst 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nettelhorst. 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 302 military records available for the last name Nettelhorst. For the veterans among your Nettelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettelhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Nettelhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nettelhorst in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettelhorst 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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