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Neds Family History

Neds Surname 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: Ness, Neis, Nees, Neas, Needs, Ned, Nedd, Reis, Neve, Lees

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Where is the Neds family from?

You can see how Neds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neds family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neds's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Neds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neds. 50% of Neds 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Attendant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Neds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neds 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Neds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neds. For the veterans among your Neds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neds lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Neds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neds in 1961 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neds 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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