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Nettler Family History

Nettler 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, Nettle, Mettler, Hettler, Gettler, Zettler, Nestler, Kettler

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Where is the Nettler family from?

You can see how Nettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Nettler family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nettler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nettler families in 1851.
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What did your Nettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nettler. 23% of Nettler men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Nettler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nettler were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Nettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettler 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Nettler. 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 163 military records available for the last name Nettler. For the veterans among your Nettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nettler in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettler 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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