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Nedved Family History

Nedved Name Meaning

Czech (Nedvěd): nickname meaning ‘bear’ from a dialect form of the vocabulary word medvěd ‘bear’.

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


Similar surnames: Medved, Medvec, Medwid, Ledet, Nebel, Neaves, Nevel, Medve, Naves

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Where is the Nedved family from?

You can see how Nedved families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedved family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nedved families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nedved families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nedved's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nedved families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedved surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nedved ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nedved. 53% of Nedved men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Nedved women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nedved were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nedved. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedved 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Nedved. 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 311 military records available for the last name Nedved. For the veterans among your Nedved ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedved lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nedved life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nedved in 1959 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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