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Nettles Family History

Nettles Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English netle ‘nettle’ (Old English netel) with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Nettle

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


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Where is the Nettles family from?

You can see how Nettles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nettles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Nettles families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nettles's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nettles families in 1891.
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What did your Nettles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nettles. 100% of Nettles men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Nettles 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Nettles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettles 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Nettles. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Nettles. For the veterans among your Nettles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettles lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nettles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nettles in 1943 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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