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Nedson Family History

Nedson 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: Nelson, Neeson, Neason, Nesson, Edson, Newson, Benson, Elson, Person

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Where is the Nedson family from?

You can see how Nedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Nedson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Nedson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nedson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Nedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nedson. 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 126 military records available for the last name Nedson. For the veterans among your Nedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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