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Netta Family History

Netta 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: Nitta, Cetta, Nett, Netto, Petta, Nesta, Netti, Cotta, Notte, Mehta

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Where is the Netta family from?

You can see how Netta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Netta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Netta families living in Louisiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Netta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Netta families in 1880.
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What did your Netta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Netta. 34% of Netta men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Netta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Netta were Labor Foreman and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labor Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Netta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netta 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Netta. 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 114 military records available for the last name Netta. For the veterans among your Netta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Netta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Netta in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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