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Jedan Family History

Jedan 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: Jean, Bean, Dean, Eden, Jordan, Madan, Seda, Neman, Belan, Degan

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Where is the Jedan family from?

You can see how Jedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jedan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jedan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jedan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jedan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jedan 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 Jedan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jedan. 100% of Jedan women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Jedan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jedan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jedan. For the veterans among your Jedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Jedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jedan in 1972 was 69, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedan 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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