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Nettels Family History

Nettels 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: Netter, Netzel, Zettel, Nettle, Hettel, Nestel, Nethers, Fetters

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Where is the Nettels family from?

You can see how Nettels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nettels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nettels family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nettels's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nettels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nettels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Nettels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettels 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nettels. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nettels. For the veterans among your Nettels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nettels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nettels in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettels 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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