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Netterfield Family History

Netterfield Name 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: Butterfield, Potterfield, Sutterfield, Westerfield, Satterfield

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Where is the Netterfield family from?

You can see how Netterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netterfield family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Netterfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Netterfield families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Netterfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Netterfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Netterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Netterfield. 100% of Netterfield 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netterfield 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Netterfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Netterfield. For the veterans among your Netterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netterfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Netterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Netterfield in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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