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Nadean Family History

Nadean 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: Naden, Nadeau, Dean, Madan, Nathan, Radman, Nader, Radwan, Laden

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Where is the Nadean family from?

You can see how Nadean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nadean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Nadean families living in Maine. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nadean's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Nadean families in 1880.
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What did your Nadean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadean. 24% of Nadean men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Nadean women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadean were Weaver and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nadean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadean 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Nadean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Nadean. For the veterans among your Nadean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadean lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Nadean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nadean in 1987 was 81, and 59 in 1998.

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