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Nedza Family History

Nedza Surname Meaning

Polish (Nędza): nickname from nędza ‘misery’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nedza family from?

You can see how Nedza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Nedza families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nedza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nedza families in 1920.
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What did your Nedza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedza. 34% of Nedza men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nedza women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nedza were Machine Operator and Janitor.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Nedza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Nedza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedza 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Nedza. 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 220 military records available for the last name Nedza. For the veterans among your Nedza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nedza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nedza in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedza 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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