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Pedian Family History

Pedian 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: Pepin, Pelikan, Yerian, Perman, Pelican, Hedin, Edman, Wedman, Wedin

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Where is the Pedian family from?

You can see how Pedian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pedian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pedian families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pedian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Pedian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pedian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pedian. For the veterans among your Pedian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Pedian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pedian in 1972 was 86, and 97 in 1993.

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