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Nettling Family History

Nettling 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: Dettling, Etling, Oetting, Metting, Getting, Westling, Bertling

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Where is the Nettling family from?

You can see how Nettling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nettling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nettling family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nettling's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nettling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nettling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nettling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nettling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettling 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nettling. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nettling. For the veterans among your Nettling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nettling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nettling in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nettling 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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