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Nettesheim Family History

Nettesheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nettesheim family from?

You can see how Nettesheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettesheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Nettesheim families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nettesheim's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nettesheim families in 1920.
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What did your Nettesheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nettesheim. 64% of Nettesheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nettesheim women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Nettesheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Nettesheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettesheim 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nettesheim. 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 93 military records available for the last name Nettesheim. For the veterans among your Nettesheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettesheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nettesheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nettesheim in 1965 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettesheim 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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