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Neth Family History

Neth Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Nethen in Oldenburg or from the Nethe river near Höxter or the Nethen a tributary of the Dijle.

It is derived from a shortened form of the female personal name Agnethe, which is a variant of Agnes.

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


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You can see how Neth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Neth family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neth's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Neth families in 1911.
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What did your Neth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neth. 26% of Neth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neth women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neth were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neth. 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 958 military records available for the last name Neth. For the veterans among your Neth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neth in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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