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Nette Family History

Nette Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named and a river near Osnabrück.

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


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Where is the Nette family from?

You can see how Nette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Nette families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nette families in 1911.
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What did your Nette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nette. 19% of Nette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nette women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nette 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Nette. 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 508 military records available for the last name Nette. For the veterans among your Nette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nette in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nette 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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