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Mardy Family History

Mardy 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: Hardy, Cardy, Bardy, Vardy, Marcy, Mady, Tardy, Mary, Mandy, Marty

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Where is the Mardy family from?

You can see how Mardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mardy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Mardy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mardy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mardy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mardy. 32% of Mardy men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mardy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mardy were Bookkeeper and Housework. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mardy 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Mardy. 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 122 military records available for the last name Mardy. For the veterans among your Mardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mardy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Mardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mardy in 1977 was 2, and 101 in 2004.

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