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Netzel Family History

Netzel Surname Meaning

German:: (also Nötzel): nickname for a person in need or distress from Middle High German nōt ‘hardship distress suffering’.

possibly from a pet form of Notz a short form of the personal name Norbert.

southern metonymic occupational name for a maker of nets from Middle High German netzel(īn) a diminutive of netz ‘net’ (see Netz).

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


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You can see how Netzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Netzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Netzel family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Netzel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Netzel families in 1891.
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What did your Netzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Netzel. 72% of Netzel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Trouser Finisher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Netzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netzel 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Netzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Netzel. For the veterans among your Netzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netzel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Netzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Netzel in 1945 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netzel 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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