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Priddey Family History

Priddey Name Meaning

see Priddy .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Priddy, Ridley, Pride, Pridgen, Prinkey, Priddle, Gridley, Riddel

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Where is the Priddey family from?

You can see how Priddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priddey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Priddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Priddey families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Priddey's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Priddey families in 1880.
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What did your Priddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Priddey. 50% of Priddey men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Priddey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priddey were Incapacitated and State Registered Nurse. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist Bookkeeper
    4%
  • State Registered Nurse
    4%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Priddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priddey 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Priddey. 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 161 military records available for the last name Priddey. For the veterans among your Priddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priddey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1993, in the United States, Priddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Priddey in 1950 was 45, and 87 in 1993.

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