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Netwal Family History

Netwal 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: Neal, Netzel, Natal, Atwal, Petway, Nitta, Beal, Real, Notman, Ewald

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Where is the Netwal family from?

You can see how Netwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Netwal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Netwal family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Netwal's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Netwal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Netwal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Netwal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Netwal. 34% of Netwal men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Netwal women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Dental Technician
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Netwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Netwal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Netwal. 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 65 military records available for the last name Netwal. For the veterans among your Netwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Netwal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Netwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Netwal in 1969 was 74, and 58 in 2000.

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