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Nedow Family History

Nedow 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: Nedrow, Medow, New, Dedon, Dow, Sydow, Ledo, Below, Nadon, Gerow

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Where is the Nedow family from?

You can see how Nedow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nedow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Nedow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nedow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nedow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nedow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Nedow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nedow. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nedow. For the veterans among your Nedow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nedow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nedow in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2001.

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