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Netler Family History

Netler Name 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: Netter, Betler, Netzer, Neller, Nestler, Nesler, Ketler, Hetler

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Where is the Netler family from?

You can see how Netler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Netler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Netler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Netler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Netler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Netler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Netler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Netler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netler 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Netler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Netler. For the veterans among your Netler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Netler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Netler in 1970 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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