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Nedd Name Meaning

English (Durham): possibly a variant of Nidd a habitational name from Nidd (Yorkshire) itself from the river with this pre-English name. In the US the surname is found mainly among African Americans; as such it may possibly also be a variant of Ned Compare Ned

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


Similar surnames: Ned, Beld, Near, Codd, Kidd, Leddy, Nero, Red, Shedd, Edde

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Where is the Nedd family from?

You can see how Nedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Nedd families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nedd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nedd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedd. 29% of Nedd men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nedd women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nedd were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Servant
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedd 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Nedd. 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 293 military records available for the last name Nedd. For the veterans among your Nedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nedd in 1955 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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