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Neddy Family History

Neddy Name 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: Reddy, Keddy, Eddy, Leddy, Neddo, Peddy, Teddy, Needy, Nedd, Ney

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Where is the Neddy family from?

You can see how Neddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neddy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Neddy families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neddy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Neddy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neddy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neddy. 100% of Neddy men worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Neddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neddy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Neddy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Neddy. For the veterans among your Neddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neddy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Neddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neddy in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 1997.

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