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Nethers Family History

Nethers Surname Meaning

German: variant of Näther an occupational name for a stitcher or embroiderer from an agent derivative of Middle High German næjen ‘to embroider to sew’.

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


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Where is the Nethers family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nethers. 22% of Nethers men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nethers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nethers were Driller and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Driller
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nethers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Nethers. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nethers. For the veterans among your Nethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nethers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nethers in 1962 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nethers 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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