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Nedden Family History

Nedden 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: Hedden, Redden, Snedden, Ledden, Heiden, Eden, Norden, Hadden, Seddon

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Where is the Nedden family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedden. 72% of Nedden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nedden women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Shipper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Nedden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedden 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Nedden. 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 774 military records available for the last name Nedden. For the veterans among your Nedden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nedden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nedden in 1968 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedden 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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