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Nettleton Family History

Nettleton Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Nettleton in Longwood Yorkshire, Nettleton in Lincolnshire, or possibly Nettleton in Wiltshire.

The placename derives from Old English netel(e) ‘nettle’ + tūn ‘farmstead settlement’.

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


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Where is the Nettleton family from?

You can see how Nettleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nettleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 995 Nettleton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nettleton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nettleton families in 1891.
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What did your Nettleton 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 Nettleton. 9% of Nettleton men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Nettleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nettleton were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Joiner
    7%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Nettleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettleton 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nettleton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nettleton. For the veterans among your Nettleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettleton lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nettleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nettleton in 1945 was 24, and 88 in 2004.

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