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Nettke Family History

Nettke 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: Nettle, Rettke, Notte, Netter, Jette, Nett, Netto, Mette, Natzke

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Where is the Nettke family from?

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

What did your Nettke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nettke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nettke. For the veterans among your Nettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettke lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nettke in 1981 was 83, and 85 in 2002.

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