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Jedda Family History

Jedda 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: Seda, Cerda, Reddy, Reda, Benda, Ojeda, Renda, Ueda, Keddy, Eddy

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Where is the Jedda family from?

You can see how Jedda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jedda families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jedda family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jedda's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jedda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jedda 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 Jedda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jedda. 100% of Jedda men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Jedda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Jedda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedda 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jedda. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jedda. For the veterans among your Jedda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jedda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jedda in 1967 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedda 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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