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Nedland Family History

Nedland 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: Newland, Netland, Nodland, Neeland, Medland, Neyland, Berland

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Where is the Nedland family from?

You can see how Nedland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nedland families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Nedland families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nedland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nedland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nedland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nedland. 30% of Nedland men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
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What Nedland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Nedland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedland 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Nedland. 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 59 military records available for the last name Nedland. For the veterans among your Nedland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nedland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nedland in 1965 was 56, and 71 in 2001.

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