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Netten Family History

Netten 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, Etten, Betten, Metten, Rutten, Notte, Botten, Setter, Ketter

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Where is the Netten family from?

You can see how Netten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Netten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Netten families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Netten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Netten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netten 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 Netten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Civil Engineer mechanical and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Netten. 100% of Netten men worked as a Retired Civil Engineer mechanical and 100% of Netten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Civil Engineer mechanical
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Netten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netten 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Netten. 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 553 military records available for the last name Netten. For the veterans among your Netten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Netten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Netten in 1966 was 61, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netten 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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