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Nettel Family History

Nettel 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, Netzel, Zettel, Hettel, Nestel, Kettel, Ettel, Gettel, Vettel

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Where is the Nettel family from?

You can see how Nettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nettel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nettel families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nettel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nettel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nettel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nettel. 100% of Nettel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Nettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Nettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nettel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Nettel. 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 177 military records available for the last name Nettel. For the veterans among your Nettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nettel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Nettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nettel in 1969 was 81, and 96 in 1998.

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