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Nidd Family History

Nidd Surname Meaning

from Nidd (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Nith in 1068 and Nid in 1157.

The place takes its name from the river Nidd an affluent of the Ouse which is of uncertain etymology.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Nidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nidd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nidd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Nidd families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nidd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nidd families in 1891.
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What did your Nidd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nidd. 88% of Nidd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Nidd. 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 179 military records available for the last name Nidd. For the veterans among your Nidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nidd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Nidd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nidd in 1966 was 83, and 103 in 1996.

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