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Nedwards Family History

Nedwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Seward, Newgard, Bedard, Nevares, Cedars, Newark

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Where is the Nedwards family from?

You can see how Nedwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedwards family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nedwards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Nedwards families living in South Carolina. This was about 84% of all the recorded Nedwards's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nedwards families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedwards surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nedwards ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nedwards ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Nedwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedwards 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nedwards. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nedwards. For the veterans among your Nedwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedwards lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Nedwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nedwards in 1975 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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