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Nedrow Family History

Nedrow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Niederauer a topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the lower meadow’.

It is derived from the elements nieder meaning ‘lower’ and Au which translates to ‘water meadow’.

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


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Where is the Nedrow family from?

You can see how Nedrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Nedrow families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nedrow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nedrow families in 1911.
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What did your Nedrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedrow. 33% of Nedrow men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Nedrow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nedrow were Clerk and 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nedrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedrow 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nedrow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 618 military records available for the last name Nedrow. For the veterans among your Nedrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedrow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nedrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nedrow in 1954 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedrow 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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