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Nether Family History

Nether 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, Netzer, Nethers, Neher, Nethery, Sether, Peter, Becher

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Where is the Nether family from?

You can see how Nether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nether family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nether families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nether families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nether's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nether. 50% of Nether men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nether women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nether were Farming and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Nether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Nether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nether 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Nether. 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 936 military records available for the last name Nether. For the veterans among your Nether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nether lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nether in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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