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Nedry Family History

Nedry 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: Neary, Nery, Henry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery, Ney, Ferry

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Where is the Nedry family from?

You can see how Nedry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nedry families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nedry's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nedry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedry 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 Nedry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedry. 40% of Nedry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nedry 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
    40%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nedry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Nedry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedry 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nedry. 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 172 military records available for the last name Nedry. For the veterans among your Nedry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nedry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nedry in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedry 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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