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Pedy Family History

Pedy 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: Peay, Peddy, Peel, Rey, Pay, Peck, Pech, Hey, Dery, Penny

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Where is the Pedy family from?

You can see how Pedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pedy families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pedy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedy. 100% of Pedy men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Pedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedy 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Pedy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pedy. For the veterans among your Pedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Pedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pedy in 1977 was 73, and 83 in 1979.

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