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Jedd Family History

Jedd 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: Judd, Redd, Medd, Nedd, Jude, Eid, Codd, Read, Dodd, Seda

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Where is the Jedd family from?

You can see how Jedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jedd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jedd family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jedd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jedd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jedd 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 Jedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jedd. 100% of Jedd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jedd women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Jedd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Jedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedd 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jedd. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jedd. For the veterans among your Jedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jedd in 1963 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedd 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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