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Nedd Family History

Nedd Surname Meaning

English (Durham): possibly a variant of Nidd a habitational name from Nidd (Yorkshire) itself from the river with this pre-English name.

In the US the surname is found mainly among African Americans; as such it may possibly also be a variant of Ned.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nedd family from?

You can see how Nedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Nedd families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nedd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nedd families in 1891.
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What did your Nedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nedd. 100% of Nedd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedd 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Nedd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 293 military records available for the last name Nedd. For the veterans among your Nedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nedd in 1955 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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