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Netts Family History

Netts 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: Nett, Netto, Betts, Letts, Getts, Netti, Metts, Petts, Zetts, Nitta

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Where is the Netts family from?

You can see how Netts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Netts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Netts families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Netts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Netts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netts 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 Netts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Netts. 43% of Netts men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Netts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Netts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netts 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Netts. 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 247 military records available for the last name Netts. For the veterans among your Netts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Netts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Netts in 1962 was 61, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Netts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netts 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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