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Netka Family History

Netka 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: Nitka, Betka, Nitta, Belka, Netz, Cetta, Berka, Seta, Nett, Rutka

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Where is the Netka family from?

You can see how Netka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Netka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Netka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Netka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Netka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netka 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 Netka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Netka. 100% of Netka 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
    100%

What Netka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Netka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Netka. 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 223 military records available for the last name Netka. For the veterans among your Netka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Netka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Netka in 1973 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Netka 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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