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Netzley Family History

Netzley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Netzle: from a pet form of the personal name Ignaz a vernacular form of Ignatius.

The surname Netzle is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Netzley family from?

You can see how Netzley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netzley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Netzley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Netzley families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Netzley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Netzley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netzley 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 Netzley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Netzley. 38% of Netzley men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Netzley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Netzley were Metal Finisher and Helpe On 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Metal Finisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Helpe On Farmer
    17%

What Netzley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netzley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netzley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Netzley. 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 279 military records available for the last name Netzley. For the veterans among your Netzley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netzley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Netzley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Netzley in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netzley 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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