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Neta Family History

Neta 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: Netz, Seta, Nett, Neth, Nesta, Neva, Reta, Neto, Teta, Hata

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Where is the Neta family from?

You can see how Neta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neta families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Neta's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Neta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neta 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 Neta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neta. 50% of Neta men worked as a Labor and 100% of Neta women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Neta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Neta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neta 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Neta. 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 33 military records available for the last name Neta. For the veterans among your Neta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Neta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neta in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neta 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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