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Netwig Family History

Netwig 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: Nentwig, Natvig, Rettig, Gettig, Helwig, Herwig, Fettig, Gerwig

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Where is the Netwig family from?

You can see how Netwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Netwig families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Netwig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Netwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Netwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Netwig. 50% of Netwig men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Netwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Netwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netwig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Netwig. 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 59 military records available for the last name Netwig. For the veterans among your Netwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netwig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Netwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Netwig in 1965 was 61, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netwig 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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